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Nocona, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montague County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,073 Population 1,090/sq mi density
$45,536 Median Income $22,778 per capita
$114,900 Home Value $221,872 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,536 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,900 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nocona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation973 ft (297 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,090/sq mi
Coordinates33.7836°N, 97.7302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontague County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.5 / 100
Community Resilience23.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 111 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 128 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 109 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 120 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 96 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 97 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 78 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 130 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 108 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 98 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 131 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 67 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 94 km
Apr 19, 2021 8 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.5 132 km
Jul 8, 2016 3 km NE of Dibble, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 56 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 126 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

673 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 72 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 56 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 93 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 19 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 85 km 42
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 68 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 78 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 89 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 29 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 28 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 35 km 2
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 54 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 60 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 65 km 3
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 64 km 0
May 15, 1977 EF3 75 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 65 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 86 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 81 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 20 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 82 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 97 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 69 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 49 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 13 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 82 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 93 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 63 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 43 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 74 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 87 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 86 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 98 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 78 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in

Nocona has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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