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Overton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rusk County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,633 Population 393/sq mi density
$76,384 Median Income $24,770 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $175,312 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 717 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,384 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 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 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates32.2756°N, 94.9725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRusk County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 69 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 66 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 54 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 80 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 59 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 77 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 104 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 137 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 119 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 100 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 114 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 104 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 100 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 109 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 111 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 76 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 70 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 71 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 61 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 179 km
2008 Ike Category 2 145 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 256 km
2005 Rita Category 3 214 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 681 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 98 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 98 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 98 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 86 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 63 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 61 km 4
May 2, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 85 km
2011 502 8,344 62 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 24 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 90 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 90 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 89 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,100 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 89 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 50 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,239 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,156 98 km
2011 547 2,146 72 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 91 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,878 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Overton has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.2").

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