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Goree, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Knox County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
135 Population 93/sq mi density
$25,000 Home Value $97,638 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Goree 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 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,451 ft (442 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates33.4680°N, 99.5236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.0 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 131 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 131 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 133 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 136 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 133 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 135 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 133 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 139 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 127 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 132 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 132 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 144 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 134 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 148 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 134 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 136 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 141 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 142 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 80 fatalities, 2,027 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 90 km 42
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 88 km 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 40 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 45 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 72 km 2
May 2, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 71 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 42 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 55 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 88 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 86 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 61 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 51 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 26 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 49 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 94 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 77 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 55 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 57 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 65 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 79 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 88 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 78 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 77 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 18 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 41 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 62 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 77 km
2011 JRM 8,870 56 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Goree has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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