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 Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9179°N, 97.7397°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Parker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.7 / 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)
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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