Breckenridge, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Stephens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,182 Population 1,234/sq mi density
$46,989 Median Income $26,343 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $146,900 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
488 Violent Crime/100K 1,600 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,989 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckenridge 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. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density1,234/sq mi
Coordinates32.7568°N, 98.9130°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 6, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 81 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 83 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 128 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 126 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 122 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 140 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 131 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 129 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 118 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 123 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 124 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas M2.8 130 km
Nov 11, 2013 0 km SSW of Briar, Texas M2.8 131 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 149 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 125 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 124 km
Nov 26, 2013 4 km WNW of Reno, Texas M2.8 123 km
Nov 8, 2013 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas M2.8 118 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km NNE of Graford, Texas M2.8 72 km
Mar 6, 2024 13 km ESE of Olney, Texas M2.7 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 97 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 92 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 67 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 63 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 53 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 23 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 45 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 39 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 55 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 57 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 72 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 63 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 53 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 29 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 84 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 96 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 61 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 24 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 81 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 59 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 27 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 90 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 71 km
2011 JRM 8,870 45 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 80 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in

Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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