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Terrell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19,019 Population 573/sq mi density
$63,795 Median Income $25,471 per capita
$190,000 Home Value $277,743 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 3,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,795 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Terrell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates32.7353°N, 96.2864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKaufman County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.85 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 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 81 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 123 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 120 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 58 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 59 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 98 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 126 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 58 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 87 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 66 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 69 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 64 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 62 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 120 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 97 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 85 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 64 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 88 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 121 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

747 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 1,575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 59 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 29 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 46 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 54 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 17 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 74 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 100 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 88 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 79 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Terrell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.0").

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