Point, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rains County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
985 Population 357/sq mi density
$51,696 Median Income $27,941 per capita
$142,800 Home Value $226,308 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,696 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $693/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation490 ft (149 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates32.9371°N, 95.8634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRains County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

70 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 M4.0 126 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 97 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 143 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 98 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 29 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 132 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 104 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 101 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 142 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 109 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 102 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 102 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 143 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 130 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 104 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 99 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 132 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 98 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 279 km
2008 Ike Category 2 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

670 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 55 fatalities, 1,640 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 86 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 77 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 70 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 91 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 82 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 94 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 60 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 63 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 78 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 86 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 37 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POPS (4,475 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 POPS 4,475 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 41 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.8 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in

Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.2").

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