Fruitvale, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
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
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$179,100 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruitvale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation471 ft (144 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates32.6842°N, 95.8037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Zandt County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.25"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 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 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Fruitvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.3").

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