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Celeste, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hunt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,084 Population 809/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $16,924 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $336,873 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
550 Violent Crime/100K 4,591 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
550 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Celeste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density809/sq mi
Coordinates33.2897°N, 96.1945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHunt County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.7 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 123 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 136 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 82 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 133 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 83 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 137 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 116 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 88 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 128 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 110 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 24 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 139 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 103 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 85 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 84 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 136 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

699 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,606 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 54 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 66 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 66 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 70 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 90 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 76 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 77 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 65 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 32 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 96 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 39 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 96 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 66 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 40 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 38 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
February 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Celeste has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.1").

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