Chico, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,174 Population 772/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $21,311 per capita
$160,300 Home Value $367,195 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $1,130/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chico 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation921 ft (281 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates33.2961°N, 97.7986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWise County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 7, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 112 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 45 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 45 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 132 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 47 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 49 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 98 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 116 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 98 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 103 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 93 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 45 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 108 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 92 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 107 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 92 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 83 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

711 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 2,498 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 93 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 92 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF4 98 km 6
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 72 km 8
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 98 km 42
May 18, 1951 EF4 89 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 26 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 74 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 35 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 66 km 3
May 29, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 99 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 86 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 42 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 58 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 77 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 96 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 58 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 84 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 39 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 48 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 33 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 67 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 100 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 86 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 24 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 45 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 42 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 83 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 78 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 49 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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