Corsicana, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,344 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$51,240 Median Income $25,227 per capita
$161,400 Home Value $179,721 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
499 Violent Crime/100K 2,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,240 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Corsicana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation424 ft (129 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates32.0824°N, 96.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNavarro County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %56.0%
Unhealthy Days8

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.87 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 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 74 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 94 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 93 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 89 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 143 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 131 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 79 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 97 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 95 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 99 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 97 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 101 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 87 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 79 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 97 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 82 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 163 km
2005 Rita Category 3 286 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

630 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 162 fatalities, 2,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 88 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 47 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 80 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 63 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 70 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 76 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 66 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 88 km 2
May 15, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 90 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 33 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 100 km
2011 C#491 3,616 56 km
2011 495 1,606 82 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 96 km
2011 507 1,121 92 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Corsicana has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.3").

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