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Kerens, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,898 Population 759/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $23,380 per capita
$126,400 Home Value $141,641 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 849 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,400 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kerens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation369 ft (112 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density759/sq mi
Coordinates32.1312°N, 96.2257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNavarro County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.87 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 91 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 101 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 101 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 142 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 107 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 106 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 119 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 97 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 105 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 122 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 105 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 105 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 105 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 96 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 149 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 99 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 102 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 101 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 295 km
2008 Ike Category 2 153 km
2005 Rita Category 3 271 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,521 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 24 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 81 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 72 km 3
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 88 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 44 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 77 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 91 km 4
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 21 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 37 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 68 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 73 km
2011 495 1,606 64 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 74 km
2011 507 1,121 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Kerens has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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