Gun Barrel City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,408
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$69,273
Median Income
$38,584 per capita
$229,300
Home Value
$252,793 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,273 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$229,300 home value, $922/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gun Barrel City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3282°N, 96.1318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kaufman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in |
Gun Barrel City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").