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Ballinger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Runnels County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,599 Population 1,028/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $28,921 per capita
$109,000 Home Value $133,569 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
55 Violent Crime/100K 830 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballinger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,645 ft (501 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,028/sq mi
Coordinates31.7391°N, 99.9554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRunnels County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.7 / 100
Community Resilience50.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 132 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 132 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 130 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 133 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 145 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 133 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 126 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 132 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 129 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 130 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 135 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 131 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 125 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 131 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 128 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 130 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 133 km
Jul 1, 2021 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 84 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF4 64 km 13
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 87 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 20 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 28 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 37 km 0
May 14, 1995 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 20 km 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 51 km 2
May 15, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1962 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 30, 1952 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILDCAT (150,157 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 49 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 67 km
2006 COLE 39,436 90 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 82 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 75 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 62 km
2011 ENCINO 12,156 72 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 79 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 63 km
1993 MENARD FIRE 10,463 86 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 28 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 97 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 71 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 86 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 85 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 16 km
2020 SLADE 4,720 95 km
1993 BLUE ALLEGHENY FIRE 4,074 81 km
2011 NOLAN COUNTY COMPLEX 3,969 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,951 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in

Ballinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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