Comanche, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comanche County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,227 Population 927/sq mi density
$48,596 Median Income $22,131 per capita
$118,200 Home Value $236,835 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
417 Violent Crime/100K 1,620 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,596 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Comanche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,400 ft (427 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density927/sq mi
Coordinates31.9005°N, 98.6044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComanche County County
Nearest AirportBrownwood Regional (BWD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.2 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 129 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 128 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 148 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 150 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 139 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 146 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 150 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 118 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 140 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 150 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 144 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 148 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 147 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 138 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km NNE of Graford, Texas M2.8 131 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 124 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 147 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 148 km
Nov 26, 2013 4 km WNW of Reno, Texas M2.8 150 km
Nov 8, 2013 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 149 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 48 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF4 98 km 6
May 18, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 59 km 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 11 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 32 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 78 km 2
May 31, 1962 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 28, 1958 EF3 0 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
Dec 13, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Jan 15, 2017 EF2 100 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 12, 1993 EF2 25 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 99 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 45 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 43 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 72 km
1993 SAN SABA FIRE 12,896 94 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 81 km
2020 MAYS 9,736 94 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 79 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 53 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 52 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 77 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 78 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 90 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 90 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 94 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,490 91 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 34 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 3.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Driest

Comanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.7").

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