De Kalb, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bowie County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,702
Population
1,242/sq mi density
$45,577
Median Income
$23,140 per capita
$99,900
Home Value
$190,736 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,577 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,900 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
De Kalb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5074°N, 94.6165°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bowie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
De Kalb has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").