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Talco, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Franklin County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
380 Population 494/sq mi density
$14,402 Median Income $14,958 per capita
$78,200 Home Value $192,663 Zillow
$473 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
360 Violent Crime/100K 2,700 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$14,402 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $473/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
360 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Talco 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 1.6 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 Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density494/sq mi
Coordinates33.3629°N, 95.1023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.1 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 130 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 83 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 135 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 91 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 137 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 135 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 102 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 241 km
2008 Ike Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 96 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 20 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 58 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 99 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 59 km 1
May 4, 1960 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 46 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 21 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 30 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 81 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 98 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 98 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 98 km
2003 POPS 4,475 15 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 47 km
2023 RX GLOVER 2,877 94 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 79 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 95 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 95 km
2011 CANEY CREEK 2,570 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,408 96 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,091 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,886 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 33 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 62 km
2022 BLUE HOLE FIRE 1,238 88 km
2005 ALLEN 1,232 92 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 64 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Talco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.2").

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