Ben Wheeler, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,793
Population
598/sq mi density
$118,174
Median Income
$34,914 per capita
$258,600
Home Value
$228,600 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in |
Ben Wheeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.1").