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Gunter, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,382 Population 123/sq mi density
$110,795 Median Income $41,650 per capita
$535,400 Home Value $662,429 Zillow
$1,398 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 620 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,795 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$535,400 home value, $1,398/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gunter 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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates33.4163°N, 96.8208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 107 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 128 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 126 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 64 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 90 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 99 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 87 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 114 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 80 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 65 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 66 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 109 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 67 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 117 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 84 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

820 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,653 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 63 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 72 km 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 93 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 91 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 68 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 67 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 87 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 9 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 84 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 28 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 89 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 81 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 71 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 67 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 84 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 73 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 84 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 64 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 58 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 85 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 79 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 71 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 80 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 83 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 77 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 99 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,605 95 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 77 km
2009 PIKE 1,445 81 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,227 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Gunter has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.8").

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