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Pottsboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,624 Population 830/sq mi density
$75,909 Median Income $37,535 per capita
$246,300 Home Value $335,026 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 770 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,909 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$246,300 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pottsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density830/sq mi
Coordinates33.7703°N, 96.6713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

228 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 M4.5 101 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 121 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 137 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 126 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 105 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 74 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 47 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 43 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 106 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 49 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 109 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 107 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 78 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

703 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 950 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 47 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 87 km 0
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 89 km 8
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 97 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 63 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 94 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 95 km 7
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 29 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 26 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 48 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 69 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 70 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 47 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 93 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 81 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 89 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 78 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 98 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 85 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 88 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 37 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 85 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 29 km
2008 ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS 4,411 97 km
2005 MILL CREEK 4,277 68 km
2023 ROBSON RANCH 4,137 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,065 86 km
1990 RK PRAIRIE 3,974 69 km
2011 ARBUCKLE COMPLEX 3,942 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Pottsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.7").

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