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Graford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
632 Population 878/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $31,315 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $650,190 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 3,948 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Graford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation960 ft (293 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density878/sq mi
Coordinates32.9374°N, 98.2475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

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

111 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 15 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 18 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 65 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 62 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 126 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 103 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 59 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 119 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 113 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 123 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 105 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 134 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 121 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 95 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 116 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 114 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 482 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 71 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 80 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 86 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 93 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 77 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 47 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 67 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 8, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 29 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 89 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 92 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 87 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 20 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 88 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 80 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 72 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 50 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 76 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 38 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 11 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 84 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 88 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 61 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 68 km
2011 JRM 8,870 79 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 72 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 53 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Graford has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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