Tool, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,399
Population
668/sq mi density
$71,964
Median Income
$43,674 per capita
$163,700
Home Value
$263,905 Zillow
$1,120
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
86
Violent Crime/100K
171 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,964 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $1,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2805°N, 96.1727°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kaufman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in |
Tool has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").