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Kaufman, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,010
Population
822/sq mi density
$58,269
Median Income
$26,676 per capita
$195,900
Home Value
$286,282 Zillow
$1,319
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
1,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,269 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$195,900 home value, $1,319/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaufman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5836°N, 96.3167°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kaufman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Kaufman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.9").