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Myrtle Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
717 Population 98/sq mi density
$319,700 Home Value $282,704 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
673 Violent Crime/100K 4,291 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Myrtle Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates32.6241°N, 95.9364°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Zandt County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 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 M4.0 110 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 93 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 93 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 128 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 100 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 116 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 62 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 148 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 103 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 127 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 97 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 99 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 115 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 98 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 117 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 94 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 95 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 104 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 275 km
2008 Ike Category 2 190 km
2005 Rita Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,503 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 42 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 64 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 76 km 3
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 26 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 93 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 38 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 52 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 99 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 78 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 75 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 43 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 67 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 39 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 76 km
2011 495 1,606 91 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 84 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Myrtle Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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