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Briar, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,253 Population 308/sq mi density
$90,972 Median Income $39,393 per capita
$310,300 Home Value $348,111 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
708 Violent Crime/100K 2,832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,972 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$310,300 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
708 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Briar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation767 ft (234 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (56.9 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates33.0190°N, 97.5754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWise County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

139 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 74 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 48 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 46 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 12 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 12 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 67 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 66 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 66 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 71 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 12 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 110 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 59 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 60 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 68 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 112 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 58 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 62 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

826 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,452 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 95 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 70 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 36 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 59 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 37 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 56 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 88 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 70 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 90 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 77 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 74 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 92 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 72 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 85 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 25 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 67 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 79 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 58 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 64 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 67 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 93 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 86 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 84 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 89 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 99 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 73 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in

Briar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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