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Josephine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hunt County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,498 Population 2,249/sq mi density
$99,063 Median Income $37,592 per capita
$267,400 Home Value $286,376 Zillow
$1,367 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 753 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,063 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,400 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Josephine 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 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 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 Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation601 ft (183 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density2,249/sq mi
Coordinates33.0631°N, 96.3166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHunt County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.7 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 98 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 116 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 119 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 59 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 60 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 112 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 128 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 35 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 103 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 66 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 122 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 112 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 64 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 72 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 62 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 134 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 122 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 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,760 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 94 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 39 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 91 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 97 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 85 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 38 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 39 km 3
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 63 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 22 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 57 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Josephine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.1").

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