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McGregor, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,608 Population 248/sq mi density
$60,889 Median Income $27,247 per capita
$146,000 Home Value $250,577 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 649 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,889 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,000 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
McGregor 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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation757 ft (231 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates31.4197°N, 97.4263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.0 122 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 118 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 121 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 106 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 117 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 122 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 123 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 116 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 117 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 94 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 115 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 104 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 113 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 132 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 120 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 123 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 99 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 127 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 121 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 273 km
2008 Ike Category 2 208 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 968 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 69 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 24 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 30 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 58 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 52 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 9 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 54 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 75 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 72 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 34 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 31 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 99 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 36 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 32 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 84 km
2011 C#491 3,616 71 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 86 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 53 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 31 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 36 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 31 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 42 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 64 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 88 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 76 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 82 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 92 km
2018 FM 2005 1,465 92 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in

McGregor has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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