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Tatum, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Panola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,528
Population
404/sq mi density
$70,708
Median Income
$31,887 per capita
$200,800
Home Value
$242,903 Zillow
$852
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,869 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,708 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,800 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tatum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3159°N, 94.5189°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Panola County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in |
Tatum has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.5").