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Cool, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
116 Population 70/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $30,866 per capita
$2,100 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 3,948 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation930 ft (283 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates32.7983°N, 98.0123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

104 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 92 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 21 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 18 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 45 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 105 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 42 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 77 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 104 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 39 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 97 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 87 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 141 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 101 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 99 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 68 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 93 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 79 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 99 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 88 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 533 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 17 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 98 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 85 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 92 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 74 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 76 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 45 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 93 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 96 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 97 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 46 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 91 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 98 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 68 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 92 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 28 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 24 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 42 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 61 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 98 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 64 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 44 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 100 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 65 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 98 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest

Cool has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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