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Emory, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rains County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,304 Population 665/sq mi density
$35,489 Median Income $23,116 per capita
$187,500 Home Value $287,831 Zillow
$912 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 1,582 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,489 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Emory 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation473 ft (144 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates32.8770°N, 95.7663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRains County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 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 M4.0 132 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 105 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 149 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 106 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 113 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 138 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 39 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 111 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 109 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 148 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 111 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 136 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 139 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 107 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 107 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 112 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 124 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 133 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 116 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 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 269 km
2008 Ike Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 85 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 73 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 87 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 100 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 54 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 89 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 96 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 90 km
2003 POPS 4,475 97 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 46 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 44 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Emory has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.1").

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