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Ponder, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,524
Population
749/sq mi density
$110,714
Median Income
$38,399 per capita
$287,000
Home Value
$314,249 Zillow
$2,345
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
79
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,714 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$287,000 home value, $2,345/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponder 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 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1717°N, 97.2965°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Denton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0502 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
Ponder has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").