Olney, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Young County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,011
Population
1,491/sq mi density
$39,231
Median Income
$32,282 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$119,463 Zillow
$436
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
199
Violent Crime/100K
199 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,231 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Olney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,187 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3641°N, 98.7585°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Young County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in |
Olney has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.4").