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Hico, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hamilton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,806 Population 992/sq mi density
$52,250 Median Income $24,034 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $328,529 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 2,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hico 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 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density992/sq mi
Coordinates31.9851°N, 98.0284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 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 M4.0 103 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 110 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 108 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 112 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 112 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 143 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 88 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 142 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 98 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 111 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 137 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 131 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 89 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 67 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 100 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 140 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 99 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 130 fatalities, 860 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 65 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 96 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 78 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 99 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 63 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 58 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 64 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 72 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 99 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 78 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 78 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 85 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 98 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 48 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 49 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 99 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 31 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 90 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 99 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 84 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 92 km
2020 BUFFALO CREEK 3,630 97 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 34 km
2022 RAMSEY 3,545 76 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 71 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in Driest

Hico has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.6").

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