Marlin, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Falls County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,500
Population
1,217/sq mi density
$38,000
Median Income
$19,447 per capita
$49,800
Home Value
$92,139 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
232
Violent Crime/100K
981 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$38,000 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Marlin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3080°N, 96.8932°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Falls County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Marlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.8").