Temple, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
86,358
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$64,945
Median Income
$32,841 per capita
$220,300
Home Value
$245,701 Zillow
$1,174
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
316
Violent Crime/100K
2,385 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,945 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,174/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Temple enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (189.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1035°N, 97.3911°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in |
Temple has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.9").