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Muenster, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cooke County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,462 Population 554/sq mi density
$93,224 Median Income $49,692 per capita
$248,400 Home Value $319,502 Zillow
$1,384 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
486 Violent Crime/100K 4,708 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,224 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$248,400 home value, $1,384/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Muenster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,011 ft (308 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates33.6530°N, 97.3757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCooke County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
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 High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 142 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 126 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 133 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 125 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 150 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 100 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 101 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 99 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 100 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 123 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 84 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 84 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 88 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 131 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 101 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 75 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 66 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 38 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 551 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 36 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 38 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 77 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 37 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 85 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 21 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 17 km 3
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
May 23, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 65 km 3
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
May 15, 1977 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 74 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 84 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 84 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 48 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 94 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 45 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 87 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 83 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 71 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 85 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 86 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 68 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 85 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 78 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 98 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 19 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 81 km
2006 VELMA 6,364 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in

Muenster has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").

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