Brazos, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
77 Population 226/sq mi density
65°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brazos 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates32.6623°N, 98.1236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.68"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 98 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 35 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 33 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 60 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 58 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 117 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 116 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 81 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 55 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 109 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 92 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 112 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 105 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 83 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 113 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 68 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 112 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 93 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 63 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

671 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 44 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 30 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 47 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 93 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 73 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 23 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 66 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 38 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 76 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 78 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 53 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 77 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 80 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 46 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 24 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 98 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 28 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 43 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 80 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 55 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 54 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 35 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 68 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 44 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 62 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 75 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Brazos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.7").

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