Malone, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
287 Population 624/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $13,398 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $211,030 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Malone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density624/sq mi
Coordinates31.9173°N, 96.8947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 66 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 128 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 102 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 72 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 131 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 68 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 103 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 106 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 98 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 70 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 105 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 75 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 69 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 104 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 71 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 129 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 102 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 182 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 64 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 47 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 91 km 2
May 15, 2013 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 77 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 53 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 44 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 32 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 61 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 45 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHALK MOUNTAIN (6,461 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 98 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 81 km
2011 C#491 3,616 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 94 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 95 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 87 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in

Malone has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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