Ranger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,541 Population 363/sq mi density
$34,006 Median Income $22,353 per capita
$49,700 Home Value $110,462 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 308 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,006 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,700 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ranger 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 29.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates32.4695°N, 98.6757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEastland County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.24"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.3 / 100
Community Resilience59.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 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 M4.0 148 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 78 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 79 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 116 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 114 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 130 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 111 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 142 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 132 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 112 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 143 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 140 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 117 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 119 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 149 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 107 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 112 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 112 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 113 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 91 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF4 87 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 78 km 5
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 37 km 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 43 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 90 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 18 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 92 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1962 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 71 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 39 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 24 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 27 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 75 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 89 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 23 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 98 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 57 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 61 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 98 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 63 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 60 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 34 km
2011 JRM 8,870 83 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 49 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 75 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 85 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 80 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in

Ranger has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.2").

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