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Palestine, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,888
Population
971/sq mi density
$46,228
Median Income
$26,983 per capita
$153,400
Home Value
$186,984 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
548
Violent Crime/100K
2,486 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,228 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
548 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palestine 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 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 Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7545°N, 95.6470°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in |
Palestine has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.2").