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Gallatin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cherokee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
384 Population 83/sq mi density
$75,125 Median Income $34,399 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $205,969 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
269 Violent Crime/100K 1,509 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,125 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallatin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates31.8969°N, 95.1521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 74 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 68 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 60 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 81 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 65 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 142 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 43 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 107 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 116 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 135 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 145 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 85 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 113 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 135 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 78 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 71 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 72 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 65 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 66 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 300 km
2020 Laura Category 4 192 km
2020 Delta Category 2 293 km
2008 Ike Category 2 101 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 231 km
2005 Rita Category 3 185 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 265 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 237 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 692 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 91 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 88 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 72 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 22 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 19 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 92 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 94 km
2011 502 8,344 27 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 69 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 70 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 70 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 70 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 46 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 73 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 46 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,651 85 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 89 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 61 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 65 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in

Gallatin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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