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Quitman, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wood County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,368 Population 1,227/sq mi density
$61,387 Median Income $28,460 per capita
$179,100 Home Value $238,835 Zillow
$1,047 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 1,380 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,387 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,100 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,227/sq mi
Coordinates32.7940°N, 95.4455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWood County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 140 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 137 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 126 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 130 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 135 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 139 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 136 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 144 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 143 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 65 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 147 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 139 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 139 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 141 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 137 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 142 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 137 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 137 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 3 237 km
2008 Ike Category 2 200 km
2005 Rita Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 682 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 97 km 10
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 60 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 46 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 91 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 7 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 70 km 0
May 14, 1969 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 21, 1967 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 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 95 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 59 km
2003 POPS 4,475 84 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 63 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 90 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 89 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 62 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Quitman has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.0").

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