Carbon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

285 Population 279/sq mi density

$61,250 Median Income $43,965 per capita

$57,800 Home Value $190,333 Zillow

$1,528 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr

362 Violent Crime/100K 3,796 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$61,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$57,800 home value, $1,528/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

362 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carbon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,600 ft (488 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	279/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2684°N, 98.8272°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Eastland County County
Nearest Airport	Brownwood Regional (BWD) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.3 / 100
Community Resilience	59.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 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	105 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	105 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	139 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	137 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	146 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	134 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	148 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	127 km
Nov 29, 2013	1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas	M3.1	142 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	141 km
Nov 9, 2013	5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas	M3.0	131 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km W of Reno, Texas	M2.9	135 km
Nov 23, 2013	1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M2.9	136 km
Nov 26, 2013	3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas	M2.8	143 km
Nov 11, 2013	0 km SSW of Briar, Texas	M2.8	145 km
Jun 2, 2009	1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas	M2.8	134 km
Nov 19, 2013	Northern Texas	M2.8	136 km
Jun 21, 2017	2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas	M2.8	136 km
Nov 26, 2013	4 km WNW of Reno, Texas	M2.8	137 km
Nov 8, 2013	1 km SE of Springtown, Texas	M2.8	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 132 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976	EF5	65 km	0
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	65 km	5
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	98 km	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	85 km	0
May 9, 2015	EF3	18 km	1
May 29, 1994	EF3	47 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	61 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	51 km	0
Oct 30, 1979	EF3	42 km	0
May 21, 1979	EF3	34 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	82 km	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	87 km	0
Apr 19, 1976	EF3	23 km	0
May 13, 1975	EF3	75 km	2
May 15, 1965	EF3	87 km	0
May 31, 1962	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 28, 1958	EF3	46 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF2	29 km	0
Dec 13, 2022	EF2	15 km	0
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	85 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	71 km
2011	PK COMPLEX	128,548	65 km
2022	KIDD	41,939	4 km
2006	CARBON	33,013	4 km
2021	BUCK	18,671	96 km
2009	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	16,589	26 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	83 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	71 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	71 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	76 km
2006	HUCKABAY	9,100	45 km
2011	JRM	8,870	100 km
2022	CREWS GAP	8,134	94 km
2022	WHEAT FIELD	7,333	24 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,936	53 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	90 km
2005	CROSSROADS	5,976	36 km
2011	101 RANCH	5,861	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	5,382	46 km
2006	CADDO II COMPLEX	5,270	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (19°C)	3.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in	Driest

Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (1.3").

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