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Trent, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
261 Population 653/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $37,102 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $151,093 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,196 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Trent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,917 ft (584 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates32.4884°N, 100.1233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNolan County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 59 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 59 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 58 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 61 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 60 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 73 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 61 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 57 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 137 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 82 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 57 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 59 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 58 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 63 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 83 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 58 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 143 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 91 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 145 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 90 km 17
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 59 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 29 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 29 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 45 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 98 km 2
May 24, 1968 EF3 63 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 73 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 69 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 90 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 100 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 47 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 82 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 87 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 74 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 76 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 45 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 88 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 92 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 28 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 82 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 100 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 85 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 96 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 79 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 80 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in

Trent has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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