Palo Pinto, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
197 Population 232/sq mi density
$50,938 Median Income $12,144 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Palo Pinto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates32.7736°N, 98.3020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 117 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 30 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 31 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 72 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 69 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 131 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 101 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 66 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 124 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 111 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 126 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 120 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 102 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 128 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 89 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 127 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 112 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 75 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 488 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 44 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 83 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 98 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 30 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 85 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 89 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 83 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 54 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 18 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 72 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 75 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 36 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 66 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 86 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 68 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 95 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 50 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 9 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 79 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 83 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 47 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 50 km
2011 JRM 8,870 82 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 85 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 72 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 98 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 42 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in

Palo Pinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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