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Mingus, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
312 Population 201/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $21,596 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $395,790 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 2,453 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mingus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates32.5363°N, 98.4249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

90 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 M4.0 124 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 58 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 58 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 89 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 148 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 92 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 107 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 146 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 87 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 118 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 140 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 108 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 142 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 144 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 135 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 90 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 120 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 142 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 93 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 64 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 57 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 61 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 94 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 19 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 37 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 92 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 29 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 45 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 47 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 62 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 46 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 96 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 75 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 37 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 76 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 79 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 39 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 24 km
2011 JRM 8,870 90 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 72 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 99 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 70 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 62 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 84 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest

Mingus has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.5").

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