Overton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Rusk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,633
Population
393/sq mi density
$76,384
Median Income
$24,770 per capita
$114,100
Home Value
$185,508 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
20.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
172
Violent Crime/100K
773 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,384 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Overton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2756°N, 94.9725°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rusk County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Overton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.5").