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Chico, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,174
Population
772/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$21,311 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$345,908 Zillow
$1,130
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
1,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 921 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2961°N, 97.7986°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.5").