Gorman, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

1,056 Population 644/sq mi density

$21,607 Median Income $15,909 per capita

$71,000 Home Value $131,357 Zillow

$484 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr

191 Violent Crime/100K 4,207 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$21,607 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$71,000 home value, $484/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

191 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gorman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,450 ft (442 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	644/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2135°N, 98.6721°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Eastland County County
Nearest Airport	Stephenville Clark Regional (SEP) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	41.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.3 / 100
Community Resilience	59.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	101 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	101 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	131 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	129 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	133 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	126 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	145 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	134 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	113 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	146 km
May 1, 2024	7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas	M3.1	144 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	132 km
Nov 29, 2013	1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas	M3.1	133 km
Nov 9, 2013	5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas	M3.0	123 km
Nov 23, 2013	1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M2.9	127 km
Dec 15, 2013	4 km W of Reno, Texas	M2.9	127 km
Nov 19, 2013	Northern Texas	M2.8	128 km
Jun 21, 2017	2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas	M2.8	128 km
Nov 26, 2013	4 km WNW of Reno, Texas	M2.8	129 km
Nov 8, 2013	1 km SE of Springtown, Texas	M2.8	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976	EF5	67 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF4	89 km	6
Apr 28, 1950	EF4	81 km	5
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	98 km	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	95 km	0
May 9, 2015	EF3	34 km	1
May 29, 1994	EF3	61 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	51 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	43 km	0
Oct 30, 1979	EF3	54 km	0
May 21, 1979	EF3	42 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	98 km	0
Apr 19, 1976	EF3	25 km	0
May 13, 1975	EF3	83 km	2
May 31, 1962	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 28, 1958	EF3	36 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF2	41 km	0
Dec 13, 2022	EF2	9 km	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	70 km	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	70 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	PK COMPLEX	128,548	66 km
2022	KIDD	41,939	13 km
2006	CARBON	33,013	12 km
2009	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	16,589	39 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	80 km
2009	BLACK	11,356	84 km
2003	JOHNSON RANCH	9,696	84 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	64 km
2006	HUCKABAY	9,100	33 km
2022	WHEAT FIELD	7,333	37 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,936	66 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	75 km
2005	CROSSROADS	5,976	48 km
2011	101 RANCH	5,861	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	5,382	55 km
2006	CADDO II COMPLEX	5,270	60 km
2011	CR 156	4,585	45 km
2022	LAZY	4,355	67 km
2011	JETER II	4,317	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
April	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.2 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (19°C)	3.1 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in	Driest

Gorman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (1.3").

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