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Gordon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
460 Population 474/sq mi density
$76,375 Median Income $50,795 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $395,790 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 2,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,375 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gordon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation983 ft (300 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates32.5455°N, 98.3672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 119 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 54 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 54 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 84 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 142 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 87 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 101 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 141 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 82 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 113 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 134 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 103 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 137 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 138 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 130 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 85 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 114 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 137 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 88 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 59 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 57 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 56 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 66 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 98 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 96 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 15 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 43 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 97 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 29 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 49 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 52 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 60 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 52 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 94 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 71 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 35 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 80 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 83 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 34 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 24 km
2011 JRM 8,870 93 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 98 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 77 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 68 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 59 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 89 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest

Gordon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.5").

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