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Tyler, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
107,718 Population 1,864/sq mi density
$65,527 Median Income $34,235 per capita
$216,400 Home Value $248,536 Zillow
$1,199 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
375 Violent Crime/100K 3,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,527 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$216,400 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tyler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area54.4 sq mi (140.9 km²)
Population Density1,864/sq mi
Coordinates32.3173°N, 95.3059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 98 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 94 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 83 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 108 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 88 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 91 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 132 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 114 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 145 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 128 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 144 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 136 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 141 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 127 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 129 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 105 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 99 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 100 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 90 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 211 km
2008 Ike Category 2 147 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 277 km
2005 Rita Category 3 232 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 285 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 486 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 67 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 54 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 31 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 55 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 89 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 69 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 26 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 74 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 41 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 94 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 94 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 93 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 64 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 94 km
2011 547 2,146 76 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,878 94 km
2022 DCNF C-15/16/17 1,753 94 km
2011 495 1,606 61 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 41 km
2024 DCNF COMP 15 RX 1,454 94 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 39 km
2021 C-13 1,366 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Tyler has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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