Bryson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jack County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
851 Population 645/sq mi density
$72,781 Median Income $24,937 per capita
$114,600 Home Value $206,717 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$72,781 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $1,112/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bryson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,311 ft (400 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates33.1656°N, 98.3888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJack County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

119 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 M4.0 142 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 38 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 144 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 83 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 80 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 143 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 128 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 137 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 77 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 137 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 122 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 119 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 138 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 135 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 140 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 147 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 2,209 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 82 km 7
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 77 km 42
May 18, 1951 EF4 44 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 72 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 42 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 89 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 90 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 44 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 57 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 22 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1962 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 8, 1961 EF3 53 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 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 96 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 72 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 9 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 60 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 97 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 90 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 87 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 44 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 29 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 55 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 54 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 93 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 38 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 78 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 94 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 92 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 83 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 89 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in

Bryson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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