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Kress, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Swisher County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
559
Population
998/sq mi density
$46,875
Median Income
$20,184 per capita
$81,000
Home Value
$109,647 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kress enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,470 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3658°N, 101.7484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Swisher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Kress has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").