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Tuscola, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Taylor County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
989 Population 1,164/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $26,398 per capita
$143,300 Home Value $384,452 Zillow
$1,283 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
327 Violent Crime/100K 2,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,300 home value, $1,283/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tuscola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,979 ft (603 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,164/sq mi
Coordinates32.2115°N, 99.7983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTaylor County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 102 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 102 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 100 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 103 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 103 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 115 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 104 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 99 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 126 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 102 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 99 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 100 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 126 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 121 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 106 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 101 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 121 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 124 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 100 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 88 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 36 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 46 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 75 km 1
May 14, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 80 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 55 km 2
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 67 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 83 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 61 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 96 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 94 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 95 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 94 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 86 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 89 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 86 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 88 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 94 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 15 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 90 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 39 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 70 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 41 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 59 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 56 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Tuscola has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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