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Decatur, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,087
Population
761/sq mi density
$71,919
Median Income
$37,382 per capita
$242,200
Home Value
$426,878 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,471 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,919 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Decatur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 761/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2259°N, 97.5870°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
Decatur has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.6").