Milford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

1.3 /5.0

F Poor

1,033 Population 420/sq mi density

$145,000 Home Value $243,256 Zillow

$933 Median Rent 39.3% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

160 Violent Crime/100K 2,028 property/100K

Overall

1.3 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

160 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Milford 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	638 ft (194 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	420/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1215°N, 96.9500°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Waco Regional (ACT) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.3 / 100
Community Resilience	75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

89 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	43 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	140 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	143 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	104 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	81 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	106 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	51 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	80 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	80 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	45 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	150 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	109 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	83 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	49 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	82 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	75 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	58 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	46 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	81 km
Sep 30, 2012	1 km W of Irving, Texas	M3.1	77 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2008	Ike	Category 2	200 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

734 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 2,067 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 6, 1973	EF5	74 km	0
May 11, 1953	EF5	66 km	114
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	89 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	82 km	10
May 15, 2013	EF4	82 km	6
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	56 km	3
May 26, 1976	EF4	35 km	0
Mar 10, 1973	EF4	67 km	6
Mar 31, 1959	EF4	40 km	6
Apr 21, 1952	EF4	84 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	83 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	38 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	53 km	0
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	79 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	47 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	79 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	70 km	0
May 27, 1997	EF3	96 km	0
Apr 27, 1990	EF3	72 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	88 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	72 km
2011	C#491	3,616	59 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	81 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,431	98 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	92 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,067	76 km
2005	200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE	2,051	76 km
1992	UNNAMED	1,854	92 km
2023	DOUBLE BACK	1,275	70 km
2011	CEDAR RIDGE	1,051	51 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
March	58°F (14°C)	2.9 in
April	65°F (19°C)	3.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	84°F (29°C)	1.9 in
September	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.7 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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