Mexia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,867
Population
954/sq mi density
$36,589
Median Income
$19,640 per capita
$92,900
Home Value
$138,154 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
438
Violent Crime/100K
1,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,589 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mexia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 530 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6807°N, 96.4832°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Limestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Mexia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").