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Elmo, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,377 Population 344/sq mi density
$36,923 Median Income $25,094 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $277,743 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
559 Violent Crime/100K 3,443 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,923 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates32.7397°N, 96.1527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKaufman County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.85 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 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 93 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 135 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 70 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 71 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 111 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 138 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 52 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 99 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 78 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 81 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 77 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 74 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 132 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 109 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 97 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 76 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 100 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 133 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 298 km
2008 Ike Category 2 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,511 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 55 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 41 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 58 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 46 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 62 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 78 km 3
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 100 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 71 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Elmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.0").

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