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Princeton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
20,966 Population 1,485/sq mi density
$96,766 Median Income $35,813 per capita
$310,700 Home Value $295,650 Zillow
$2,059 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 1,268 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,766 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$310,700 home value, $2,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton 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 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density1,485/sq mi
Coordinates33.2015°N, 96.5180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 97 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 146 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 102 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 53 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 104 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 108 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 54 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 133 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 111 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 101 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 51 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 102 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 107 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 126 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 59 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 108 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 65 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

795 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,809 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 98 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 84 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 46 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 96 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 81 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 90 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 51 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 19 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 80 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 74 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 71 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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