Bynum, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
225 Population 1,731/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $25,097 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $298,507 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bynum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,731/sq mi
Coordinates31.9691°N, 97.0031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 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 58 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 148 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 98 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 118 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 117 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 62 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 97 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 97 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 120 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 59 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 99 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 100 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 64 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 92 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 60 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 98 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 60 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 120 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 94 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 194 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

676 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 165 fatalities, 2,013 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 59 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 49 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 98 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 100 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 86 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 74 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 42 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 52 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 24 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 67 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 36 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 93 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHALK MOUNTAIN (6,461 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 87 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 69 km
2011 C#491 3,616 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 82 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 84 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 76 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in

Bynum has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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