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China Spring, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,420 Population 307/sq mi density
$73,850 Median Income $28,141 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $425,412 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
443 Violent Crime/100K 3,855 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,850 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
443 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
China Spring enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation596 ft (182 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates31.6492°N, 97.3048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 95 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 139 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 142 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 143 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 137 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 92 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 136 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 144 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 93 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 130 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 82 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 139 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 90 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 139 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 138 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 95 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 96 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 145 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 138 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 290 km
2008 Ike Category 2 204 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 169 fatalities, 1,095 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 97 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 17 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 18 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 95 km 6
May 26, 1976 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 47 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 24 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 22 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 29 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 37 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 45 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 42 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 62 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 57 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 84 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 59 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 66 km
2011 C#491 3,616 56 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 72 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 56 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 96 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 56 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 68 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 55 km
2022 DRY BRANCH 1,424 95 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,317 92 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 92 km
2009 617 1,223 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in

China Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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