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Mineral Wells, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,130
Population
742/sq mi density
$54,210
Median Income
$25,047 per capita
$146,100
Home Value
$198,821 Zillow
$1,004
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
148
Violent Crime/100K
3,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,210 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, $1,004/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mineral Wells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8235°N, 98.0788°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Palo Pinto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Mineral Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.5").