Fruitvale, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

454 Population 240/sq mi density

$53,750 Median Income $66,554 per capita

$179,100 Home Value $282,704 Zillow

$663 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

291 Violent Crime/100K 1,582 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$53,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$179,100 home value, $663/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

291 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fruitvale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	471 ft (144 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	240/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6842°N, 95.8037°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Van Zandt County County
Nearest Airport	Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"

16% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.31"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.1 / 100
Community Resilience	27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	144 km
May 7, 2015	5 km N of Venus, Texas	M4.0	124 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	149 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	103 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	141 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	104 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	57 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	130 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	111 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	108 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	140 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	114 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	110 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	109 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	128 km
Sep 30, 2012	1 km W of Irving, Texas	M3.1	109 km
Jan 7, 2015	4 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.1	105 km
May 1, 2024	7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas	M3.1	131 km
Feb 27, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.1	105 km
Jul 17, 2011	2 km ESE of Venus, Texas	M3.0	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 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	265 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	193 km
2005	Rita	Category 1	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,393 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	52 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	75 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	89 km	3
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	100 km	1
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	32 km	2
May 10, 2015	EF3	35 km	2
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	63 km	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	81 km	1
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 1, 1988	EF3	84 km	0
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	77 km	0
Oct 13, 1981	EF3	88 km	0
May 9, 1981	EF3	82 km	0
May 3, 1979	EF3	29 km	0
Apr 1, 1979	EF3	95 km	0
Feb 23, 1979	EF3	66 km	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	45 km	0
Dec 3, 1973	EF3	17 km	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	92 km	0
Mar 3, 1970	EF3	88 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	85 km
2011	DIANA	2,863	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	68 km
2011	495	1,606	95 km
2011	HENDERSON 475	1,379	84 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.6 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.8 in
July	83°F (29°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
October	65°F (19°C)	4.1 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in

Fruitvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (1.9").

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