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Jacksonville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cherokee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,186 Population 936/sq mi density
$50,469 Median Income $21,491 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $203,896 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
712 Violent Crime/100K 4,168 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,469 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
712 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²)
Population Density936/sq mi
Coordinates31.9595°N, 95.2657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCherokee County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience25.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 85 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 79 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 70 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 92 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 76 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 146 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 56 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 120 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 128 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 140 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 150 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 98 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 125 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 140 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 89 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 82 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 83 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 76 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 77 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 204 km
2008 Ike Category 2 107 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 243 km
2005 Rita Category 3 197 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 275 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 247 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 59 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 75 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 60 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 11 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 17 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 57 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 40 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 75 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 76 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 75 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 76 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 54 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 80 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 54 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 81 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,651 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 97 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 70 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 75 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 92 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Jacksonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.2").

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