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Pittsburg, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Camp County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,401 Population 1,223/sq mi density
$48,081 Median Income $23,150 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $213,716 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
424 Violent Crime/100K 1,356 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,081 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,223/sq mi
Coordinates32.9992°N, 94.9668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCamp County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience22.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 132 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 131 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 122 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 143 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 124 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 99 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 95 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 102 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 133 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 104 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 105 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 140 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 137 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 127 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 131 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 132 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 138 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 136 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 207 km
2008 Ike Category 2 225 km
2005 Rita Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

655 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 478 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 99 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 95 km 10
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 70 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 14 km 1
May 10, 2015 EF3 90 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 70 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 51 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 57 km
2003 POPS 4,475 48 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 85 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 86 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 37 km
2011 592 2,278 86 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 51 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 81 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 93 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 100 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 82 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Pittsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.2").

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