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Frankston, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Henderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,270 Population 512/sq mi density
$59,423 Median Income $27,675 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $172,079 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
169 Violent Crime/100K 2,288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,423 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Frankston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation447 ft (136 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates32.0573°N, 95.5045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 108 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 103 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 93 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 116 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 99 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 79 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 132 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 145 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 123 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 149 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 146 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 113 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 99 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 107 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 106 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 136 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 100 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 142 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 105 km
Feb 24, 2013 2 km W of Ovilla, Texas M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 227 km
2008 Ike Category 2 119 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 267 km
2005 Rita Category 3 219 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 293 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 266 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 441 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 53 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 52 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 41 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 31 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 62 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 39 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 10 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 91 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 87 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 90 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 97 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 72 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 98 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 89 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 94 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 68 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,999 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,986 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Frankston has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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