Dawson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,324 Population 740/sq mi density
$57,596 Median Income $27,134 per capita
$125,400 Home Value $196,140 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,596 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $711/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates31.8946°N, 96.7147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 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 75 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 140 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 138 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 107 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 106 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 84 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 142 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 78 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 108 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 111 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 104 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 82 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 109 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 90 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 78 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 109 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 81 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 140 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 106 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 297 km
2008 Ike Category 2 167 km
2005 Rita Category 3 293 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 78 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 56 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 79 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 42 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 48 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 97 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 66 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 62 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 54 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 30 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 91 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 98 km
2011 C#491 3,616 30 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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