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Sanger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
9,302 Population 791/sq mi density
$88,987 Median Income $37,338 per capita
$284,500 Home Value $356,863 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,646 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,987 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$284,500 home value, $1,304/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density791/sq mi
Coordinates33.3821°N, 97.1654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

196 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 M4.0 100 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 97 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 96 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 134 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 63 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 65 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 65 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 66 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 102 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 95 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 90 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 101 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 100 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 63 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 63 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 67 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 114 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 103 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

835 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,605 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 59 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 84 km 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 74 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 91 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 56 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 60 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 72 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 37 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 53 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 74 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 76 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 81 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 97 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 94 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 76 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 81 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 46 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 90 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 63 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 91 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 76 km
2006 ARKANSASLE 4,191 96 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 87 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 76 km
2011 DARK HOLLOW RD. 2,499 90 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 77 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Sanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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