Payne Springs, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
648
Population
306/sq mi density
$42,841
Median Income
$29,371 per capita
$170,200
Home Value
$283,195 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,841 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$170,200 home value, $1,125/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Payne Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 372 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2803°N, 96.0744°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kaufman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.85 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Payne Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.5").