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Sanctuary, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parker County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
258 Population 300/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $56,266 per capita
$228,600 Home Value $328,641 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 3,711 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,600 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanctuary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°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 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation795 ft (242 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates32.9132°N, 97.5877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyParker County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

126 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 66 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 47 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 44 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 65 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 1 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 3 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 65 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 56 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 3 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 58 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 62 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 59 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 55 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 58 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 61 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 61 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

829 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 94 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 86 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 27 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 70 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 81 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 29 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 68 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 100 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 69 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 86 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 88 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 75 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 78 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 94 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 26 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 64 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 69 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 97 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 66 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 66 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 79 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 81 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 96 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 81 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 94 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 76 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 85 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 87 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Sanctuary has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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