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Bells, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,101 Population 991/sq mi density
$89,635 Median Income $32,142 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $356,373 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
682 Violent Crime/100K 1,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$89,635 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation668 ft (204 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density991/sq mi
Coordinates33.6165°N, 96.4127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 116 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 124 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 142 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 134 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 97 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 104 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 68 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 98 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 69 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 64 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 79 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 145 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 101 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 136 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 78 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 107 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,588 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 75 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 62 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 93 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 73 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 79 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 48 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 35 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 44 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 55 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 89 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 43 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 77 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 29 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 96 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 94 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 96 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 63 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 27 km
2005 MILL CREEK 4,277 90 km
2023 ROBSON RANCH 4,137 100 km
1990 RK PRAIRIE 3,974 95 km
2009 HALF BANK 3,240 91 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,113 97 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 98 km
2017 MCGEE CREEK FIRE 2,491 95 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 83 km
2022 AUGUST CREEK FIRE 2,370 93 km
2011 DEADMAN SPRINGS 2,307 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,202 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,042 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Bells has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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