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Gary City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Panola County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
312 Population 164/sq mi density
$36,528 Median Income $22,989 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
480 Violent Crime/100K 5,282 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,528 median income, 3.9% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gary City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates32.0277°N, 94.3679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPanola County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.7 / 100
Community Resilience36.3 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 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 11 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 14 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 16 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 21 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 12 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 99 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 82 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 68 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 66 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 51 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 73 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 83 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 62 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 48 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 73 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 19 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 18 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 97 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 18 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 120 km
2020 Delta Category 2 256 km
2008 Ike Category 2 145 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 206 km
2005 Rita Category 3 172 km
2002 Lili Category 1 299 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 270 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 237 km
1985 Danny Category 1 276 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,020 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 75 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 78 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 35 km 18
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 25 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 94 km 4
May 2, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 96 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 96 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 96 km
2011 502 8,344 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 62 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 74 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 98 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 68 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 98 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 93 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 97 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,239 77 km
2021 FIRE 4,231 79 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,213 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in

Gary City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.6").

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