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Bullard, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,080 Population 974/sq mi density
$108,304 Median Income $42,044 per capita
$290,300 Home Value $367,553 Zillow
$1,525 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 591 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,304 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,300 home value, $1,525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bullard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density974/sq mi
Coordinates32.1442°N, 95.3175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 93 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 88 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 77 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 102 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 83 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 75 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 140 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 130 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 135 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 135 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 138 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 134 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 114 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 136 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 144 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 98 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 92 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 93 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 83 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 210 km
2008 Ike Category 2 127 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 262 km
2005 Rita Category 3 216 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 296 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 268 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 60 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 41 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 36 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 71 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 59 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 17 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 36 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 58 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 97 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 95 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 97 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 75 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 75 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 91 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 96 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 71 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,999 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,986 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 89 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 79 km
2024 DCNF COMP 66 67 RX 2,758 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Bullard has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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