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Ben Wheeler, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,793
Population
598/sq mi density
$118,174
Median Income
$34,914 per capita
$258,600
Home Value
$228,600 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
452
Violent Crime/100K
3,543 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,174 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ben Wheeler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4465°N, 95.7019°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Van Zandt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Ben Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (1.9").