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Gainesville, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cooke County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,688
Population
916/sq mi density
$56,341
Median Income
$28,213 per capita
$162,900
Home Value
$243,977 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
2,217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,341 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gainesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6386°N, 97.1484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cooke County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Gainesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").