Thornton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
449
Population
458/sq mi density
$52,857
Median Income
$25,769 per capita
$77,900
Home Value
$285,994 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Thornton 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4100°N, 96.5736°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Limestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Thornton has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.1").