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Hooks, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bowie County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,304 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$43,929 Median Income $26,152 per capita
$103,200 Home Value $158,539 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 656 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,929 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hooks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation366 ft (112 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates33.4707°N, 94.2865°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBowie County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 92 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 114 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 101 km
Aug 4, 2001 16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas M3.2 136 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 115 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 103 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 96 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 140 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 146 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 106 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 96 km
Aug 4, 1991 10 km SW of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 198 km
2008 Ike Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 315 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 51 km 3
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 18 km 1
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 66 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 70 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 5
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 1
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 3 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 69 km 0
May 10, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 66 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 93 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 97 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 89 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 99 km
2003 POPS 4,475 63 km
2023 RX MCWA LINSON 4,068 99 km
2022 N BEE ROUGH RX 4,052 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,044 99 km
2020 MCWA LINSON 4,007 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,853 95 km
2024 RX HOLLY CREEK 3,450 99 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 90 km
2024 RX- HIGH PEAK / DRYER MTN 3,279 93 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,925 36 km
2023 RX GLOVER 2,877 99 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,408 98 km
2011 592 2,278 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Hooks has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").

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