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Carter, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parker County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,642 Population 255/sq mi density
$80,114 Median Income $31,938 per capita
$237,300 Home Value $383,531 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
475 Violent Crime/100K 4,202 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,114 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,300 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates32.9179°N, 97.7397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyParker County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

123 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 77 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 33 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 30 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 80 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 15 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 18 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 79 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 65 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 72 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 11 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 75 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 65 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 69 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 73 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 67 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 73 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

799 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 853 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 56 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 18 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 68 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 41 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 62 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 70 km 2
May 12, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 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 72 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 84 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 62 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 68 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 86 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 14 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 50 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 62 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 87 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 58 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 53 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 80 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 78 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 90 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 67 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 81 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 63 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 80 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 73 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Carter has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.6").

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