Frost, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
971 Population 859/sq mi density
$89,750 Median Income $24,017 per capita
$124,800 Home Value $237,460 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$89,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $1,018/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Frost enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation521 ft (159 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density859/sq mi
Coordinates32.0793°N, 96.8086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.2%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 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 High
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

87 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 53 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 118 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 116 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 86 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 85 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 63 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 120 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 146 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 56 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 86 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 82 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 89 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 88 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 72 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 61 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 56 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 87 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 59 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 118 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 187 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 2,072 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 81 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 67 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 77 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 82 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 96 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 58 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 61 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 46 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 95 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 44 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 57 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 90 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE (3,623 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 85 km
2011 C#491 3,616 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 90 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 89 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 84 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 59 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) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in

Frost has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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