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Tira, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Delta County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
406 Population 286/sq mi density
$61,500 Median Income $38,092 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $121,552 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 1,315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation447 ft (136 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates33.3291°N, 95.5361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 137 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 148 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 143 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 139 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 145 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 116 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 43 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 142 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 128 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 142 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 145 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 139 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 139 km
Aug 29, 2024 10 km SW of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.1 137 km
Oct 12, 2013 4 km S of Bee, Oklahoma M3.0 128 km
Aug 25, 2017 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 272 km
2008 Ike Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 654 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 89 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 36 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 37 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 100 km 1
May 4, 1960 EF4 78 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 75 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 95 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 99 km 1
May 9, 2006 EF3 92 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 38 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 58 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 61 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 98 km
2003 POPS 4,475 54 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 70 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 98 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 93 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 22 km
2005 ALLEN 1,232 86 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 24 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 56 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Tira has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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