Perrin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jack County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
271 Population 170/sq mi density
$48,929 Median Income $15,266 per capita
$1,049 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Perrin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,049 ft (320 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates33.0346°N, 98.0688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJack County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.59"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

129 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 M4.0 109 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 7 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 9 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 112 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 50 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 47 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 111 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 96 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 104 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 44 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 104 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 92 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 118 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 105 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 102 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 108 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 98 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 522 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 75 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 36 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 77 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 62 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 74 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 74 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 77 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 89 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 55 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 99 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 49 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 72 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 28 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 83 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 100 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 89 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 75 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 41 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 65 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 21 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 28 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 69 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 83 km
2011 JRM 8,870 93 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 76 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 38 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 20 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 80 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 92 km
2022 WEST BEND 6,192 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Perrin has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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