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Chandler, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,397 Population 560/sq mi density
$48,002 Median Income $30,211 per capita
$218,400 Home Value $263,356 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,002 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $868/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chandler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation372 ft (113 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates32.3069°N, 95.4737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 112 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 108 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 97 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 122 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 102 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 146 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 98 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 147 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 108 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 144 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 147 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 147 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 145 km
Aug 25, 2017 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas M3.0 147 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 137 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 146 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 119 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 144 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km E of Irving, Texas M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 226 km
2008 Ike Category 2 146 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 285 km
2005 Rita Category 3 240 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 290 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 39 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 18 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 56 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 81 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 18 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 82 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 55 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 96 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 96 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 96 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 77 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 96 km
2011 547 2,146 79 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,878 97 km
2022 DCNF C-15/16/17 1,753 97 km
2011 495 1,606 54 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 54 km
2024 DCNF COMP 15 RX 1,454 97 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 35 km
2021 C-13 1,366 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Chandler has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.0").

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