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Bonham, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fannin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,594 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$53,232 Median Income $25,040 per capita
$183,600 Home Value $224,174 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
192 Violent Crime/100K 1,615 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,232 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$183,600 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonham 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

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates33.5880°N, 96.1901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
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: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 121 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 120 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 150 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 150 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 147 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 105 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 122 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 81 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 83 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 107 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 98 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 111 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 50 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 77 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 128 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 76 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,338 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 41 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 88 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 96 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 52 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 87 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 44 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 43 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 98 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 46 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 79 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 39 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 10 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 91 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 95 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 90 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 83 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 35 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,903 100 km
2009 HALF BANK 3,240 88 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,113 92 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 96 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 92 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 92 km
2017 MCGEE CREEK FIRE 2,491 91 km
2022 AUGUST CREEK FIRE 2,370 89 km
2011 DEADMAN SPRINGS 2,307 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,042 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,961 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,760 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 51 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,605 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.8 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) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in

Bonham has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.1").

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