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Gladewater, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,297 Population 544/sq mi density
$52,100 Median Income $29,158 per capita
$162,400 Home Value $164,982 Zillow
$984 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 2,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,100 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,400 home value, $984/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gladewater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates32.5425°N, 94.9471°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGregg County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 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 88 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 86 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 75 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 99 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 79 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 106 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 93 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 119 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 142 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 91 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 130 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 130 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 92 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 98 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 127 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 95 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 91 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 92 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 81 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 184 km
2008 Ike Category 2 175 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 280 km
2005 Rita Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 387 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 89 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 65 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 3 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 88 km 4
May 2, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 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 61 km
2011 502 8,344 92 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 6 km
2003 POPS 4,475 99 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 77 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 22 km
2011 592 2,278 88 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 65 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 99 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 49 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 71 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 93 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 78 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 88 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
February 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Gladewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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