Leonard, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fannin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,468 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$54,921 Median Income $28,684 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $377,753 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,921 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Leonard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation723 ft (220 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates33.3832°N, 96.2465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 143 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 128 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 85 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 135 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 98 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 140 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 86 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 98 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 91 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 132 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 100 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 138 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 34 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 105 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 87 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 88 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 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

705 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,590 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 52 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 64 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 66 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 78 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 66 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 25 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 28 km 1
May 23, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 87 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 54 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 46 km
2009 ELM WOOD 1,313 94 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in

Leonard has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.5").

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