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Jacksboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jack County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,151 Population 574/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $24,159 per capita
$141,900 Home Value $198,844 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 781 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$141,900 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density574/sq mi
Coordinates33.2258°N, 98.1592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJack County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

163 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 M4.0 129 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 29 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 31 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 64 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 67 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 125 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 117 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 125 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 124 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 118 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 61 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 121 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 119 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 119 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 102 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 2,414 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 81 km 7
May 15, 2013 EF4 98 km 6
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 93 km 8
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 80 km 42
May 18, 1951 EF4 59 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 51 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 92 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 93 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 67 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 63 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 78 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 43 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 79 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 58 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 55 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 25 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 61 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 71 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 56 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 18 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 44 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 38 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 97 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 44 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 91 km
2011 JRM 8,870 84 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 57 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 21 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 12 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 70 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 73 km
2021 ARROWHEAD 6,156 70 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Jacksboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.4").

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