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Malakoff, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,227 Population 776/sq mi density
$53,378 Median Income $24,697 per capita
$84,000 Home Value $236,485 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,252 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,378 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Malakoff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation352 ft (107 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density776/sq mi
Coordinates32.1733°N, 96.0210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNavarro County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.87 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience27.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 143 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 149 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 111 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 127 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 111 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 124 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 112 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 113 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 116 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 122 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 115 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 116 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 140 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 112 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 115 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 112 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 115 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 276 km
2008 Ike Category 2 147 km
2005 Rita Category 3 261 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 1,108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 9 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 29 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 46 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 76 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 71 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 28 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 27 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 89 km
2011 495 1,606 51 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 57 km
2011 507 1,121 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Malakoff has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.0").

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