Grand Saline, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,166 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$50,568 Median Income $25,368 per capita
$116,200 Home Value $243,910 Zillow
$927 Median Rent 39.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
454 Violent Crime/100K 696 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,568 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,200 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Saline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Coordinates32.6781°N, 95.7116°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Zandt County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 148 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 137 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 132 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 142 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 112 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 113 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 150 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 145 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 61 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 138 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 120 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 123 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 116 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 118 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 148 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 118 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 136 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 114 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 118 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 257 km
2008 Ike Category 2 191 km
2005 Rita Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 55 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 98 km 3
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 35 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 31 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 62 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 77 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 69 km
2011 495 1,606 93 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 96 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 80 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Grand Saline has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.7").

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