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Longview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
82,765 Population 1,472/sq mi density
$62,488 Median Income $33,465 per capita
$182,700 Home Value $225,884 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 2,947 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,488 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Longview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates32.5193°N, 94.7646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGregg County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

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 76 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 75 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 66 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 87 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 68 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 142 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 104 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 77 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 134 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 131 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 74 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 116 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 75 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 121 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 81 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 113 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 84 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 80 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 81 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 70 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 3 167 km
2008 Ike Category 2 176 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 270 km
2005 Rita Category 2 233 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

730 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,044 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 88 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 95 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 94 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 56 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 81 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 15 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 91 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 94 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 65 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 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 51 km
2011 502 8,344 91 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 16 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 61 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 21 km
2011 592 2,278 74 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,614 97 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 50 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 54 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 79 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 71 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 79 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
February 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in Coldest

Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.4").

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