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Kilgore, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13,444 Population 722/sq mi density
$58,141 Median Income $26,502 per capita
$154,600 Home Value $206,979 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
306 Violent Crime/100K 2,100 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,141 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,600 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kilgore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates32.3967°N, 94.8600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGregg County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 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 70 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 68 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 57 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 81 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 61 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 147 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 90 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 89 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 135 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 124 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 86 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 113 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 86 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 111 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 94 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 110 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 78 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 73 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 74 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 171 km
2008 Ike Category 2 161 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 262 km
2005 Rita Category 3 223 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 776 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 98 km 7
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 94 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 95 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 71 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 78 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 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 68 km
2011 502 8,344 76 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 12 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 74 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 34 km
2011 592 2,278 88 km
2011 547 2,146 87 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,614 95 km
2011 495 1,606 96 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 34 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 64 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 94 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 72 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Kilgore has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.2").

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