Longview, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
82,765
Population
1,472/sq mi density
$62,488
Median Income
$33,465 per capita
$182,700
Home Value
$235,107 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
338
Violent Crime/100K
2,355 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,488 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,700 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Longview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5193°N, 94.7646°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gregg County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.9").