Crawford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
890 Population 618/sq mi density
$85,847 Median Income $40,202 per capita
$229,300 Home Value $510,270 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,847 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,300 home value, $894/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Crawford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates31.5379°N, 97.4468°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median53.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %34.5%
Unhealthy Days5

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

38 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 M4.0 110 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 105 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 108 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 104 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 146 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 93 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 110 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 149 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 110 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 104 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 150 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 106 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 106 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 102 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 91 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 108 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 101 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 110 km
May 16, 2009 3 km NNW of Arlington, Texas M2.7 141 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 107 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 1 285 km
2008 Ike Category 2 213 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 984 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 82 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 11 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 28 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 59 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 41 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 4 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 80 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 41 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 87 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 63 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 46 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
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 38 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 86 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 41 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 71 km
2011 C#491 3,616 70 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 85 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 55 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 37 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 45 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 38 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 87 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 50 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 63 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 98 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 87 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 90 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 90 km
2018 FM 2005 1,465 89 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in

Crawford has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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