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Pecan Gap, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Delta County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
293 Population 465/sq mi density
$105,417 Median Income $42,245 per capita
$253,200 Home Value $187,033 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 3,003 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,417 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pecan Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates33.4390°N, 95.8531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 146 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 117 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 113 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 119 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 134 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 95 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 30 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 124 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 109 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 121 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 130 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 120 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 98 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 138 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 121 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 130 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 81 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 20 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 57 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 99 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 31 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 39 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 76 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 97 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 68 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 60 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 62 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 45 km 1
May 23, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 67 km
2003 POPS 4,475 82 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 87 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 88 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 18 km
2009 ELM WOOD 1,313 90 km
2005 ALLEN 1,232 79 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 20 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in

Pecan Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.2").

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