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Lindale, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,389 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$81,603 Median Income $38,502 per capita
$235,000 Home Value $292,001 Zillow
$1,212 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
404 Violent Crime/100K 3,541 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,603 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,000 home value, $1,212/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lindale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°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 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates32.4941°N, 95.4073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 116 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 113 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 102 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 127 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 106 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 144 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 136 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 145 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 113 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 93 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 149 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 134 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 150 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 150 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 146 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 146 km
Aug 25, 2017 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas M3.0 145 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 135 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 148 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 224 km
2008 Ike Category 2 166 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 298 km
2005 Rita Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

612 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 430 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 63 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 45 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 22 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 75 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 39 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 46 km 0
May 14, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 96 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 45 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 61 km
2011 547 2,146 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 95 km
2011 495 1,606 75 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 61 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 56 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Lindale has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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