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Jefferson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Marion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,111 Population 474/sq mi density
$40,865 Median Income $26,413 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $153,079 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
308 Violent Crime/100K 617 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,865 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation221 ft (67 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates32.7635°N, 94.3508°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median53.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %37.4%
Unhealthy Days8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience20.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 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 93 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 95 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 90 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 102 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 90 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 119 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 37 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 139 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 145 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 119 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 39 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 42 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 144 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 117 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 41 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 101 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 99 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 125 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 100 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 145 km
2008 Ike Category 2 216 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 283 km
2005 Rita Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

735 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 752 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 55 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 81 km 1
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 94 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 52 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 47 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 54 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 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 17 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 62 km
2003 POPS 4,475 94 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 22 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 43 km
2011 592 2,278 27 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 12 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 82 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 93 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 35 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 32 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 66 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 37 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 93 km
2022 C-24 28 1,161 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 34 km
2004 BUSSEY 795 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 38 km
2024 RX CAN C24-28 629 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in

Jefferson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.6").

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