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Sherman, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
45,036 Population 970/sq mi density
$60,935 Median Income $31,990 per capita
$219,300 Home Value $256,219 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
416 Violent Crime/100K 2,609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,935 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sherman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.3 km²)
Population Density970/sq mi
Coordinates33.6286°N, 96.6267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 116 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 132 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 135 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 90 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 117 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 119 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 92 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 143 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 59 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 89 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 63 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 88 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 61 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 93 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 79 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 137 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 121 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 77 fatalities, 1,657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 57 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 81 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 93 km 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 98 km 8
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 92 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 77 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 41 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 38 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 100 km 1
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 54 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 2016 EF3 85 km 1
May 25, 2015 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 82 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARBUCKLE (29,823 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 97 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 94 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 88 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 43 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 92 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 35 km
2005 MILL CREEK 4,277 84 km
2023 ROBSON RANCH 4,137 95 km
1990 RK PRAIRIE 3,974 85 km
2011 ARBUCKLE COMPLEX 3,942 92 km
2006 ARBUCKLE 2 3,824 96 km
2009 HIGHWAY 101 3,407 99 km
2009 HALF BANK 3,240 100 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 45 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 80 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 68 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 93 km
2011 DEADMAN SPRINGS 2,307 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Sherman has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.8").

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