Ore City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Upshur County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
965
Population
447/sq mi density
$69,167
Median Income
$23,708 per capita
$97,400
Home Value
$155,431 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,400 home value, $1,153/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
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
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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 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 52.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").