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Stephenville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Erath County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
21,345 Population 1,783/sq mi density
$55,504 Median Income $28,929 per capita
$226,300 Home Value $314,895 Zillow
$1,128 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,807 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,504 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $1,128/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Stephenville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 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) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,341 ft (409 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Population Density1,783/sq mi
Coordinates32.2145°N, 98.2199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyErath County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 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 M4.0 109 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 85 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 84 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 143 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 100 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 92 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 142 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 97 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 103 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 136 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 93 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 139 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 140 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 130 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 71 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 105 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 138 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 102 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 97 km 0
May 6, 1973 EF5 95 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 75 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 87 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 26, 1961 EF3 85 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 69 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 54 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 54 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 98 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 72 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 95 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 70 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 29 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 18 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 79 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 33 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 91 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 78 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 68 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 76 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 70 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 68 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 63 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in Driest

Stephenville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.6").

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