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Ore City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Upshur County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
965
Population
447/sq mi density
$69,167
Median Income
$23,708 per capita
$97,400
Home Value
$145,777 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
2,033 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,167 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ore City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 310 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8009°N, 94.7187°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Upshur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in |
Ore City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.4").