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Grays Prairie, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
378 Population 310/sq mi density
$118,750 Median Income $53,742 per capita
$291,700 Home Value $335,854 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 2,023 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $675/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Grays Prairie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation450 ft (137 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates32.4734°N, 96.3502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKaufman County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.85 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 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 70 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 125 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 66 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 66 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 88 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 129 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 87 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 77 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 72 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 72 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 70 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 107 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 87 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 75 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 70 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 78 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 124 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

736 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 1,582 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 39 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 42 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 40 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 45 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 61 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 84 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 100 km
2011 495 1,606 97 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in

Grays Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.0").

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