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Gilmer, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Upshur County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,955
Population
1,307/sq mi density
$41,279
Median Income
$24,763 per capita
$160,700
Home Value
$233,808 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
620
Violent Crime/100K
2,847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,279 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilmer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7323°N, 94.9458°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Upshur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in |
Gilmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.2").