Commerce, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Delta County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,211 Population 1,107/sq mi density
$43,051 Median Income $20,673 per capita
$124,800 Home Value $216,822 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
427 Violent Crime/100K 1,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,051 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Commerce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density1,107/sq mi
Coordinates33.2410°N, 95.8989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.27"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.38"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 141 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 102 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 128 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 104 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 110 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 116 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 146 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 9 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 106 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 115 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 143 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 107 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 141 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 113 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 296 km
2008 Ike Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,545 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 68 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 42 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 81 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 52 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 62 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 91 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 94 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 89 km 1
May 10, 2015 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 60 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 68 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 56 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 82 km
2003 POPS 4,475 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 14 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 11 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.9 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Commerce has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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