Valley Mills, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,183 Population 970/sq mi density

$42,188 Median Income $23,727 per capita

$129,700 Home Value $307,126 Zillow

$1,150 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr

429 Violent Crime/100K 1,459 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$42,188 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$129,700 home value, $1,150/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	67.1°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	610 ft (186 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	970/sq mi
Coordinates	31.6568°N, 97.4726°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McLennan County County
Nearest Airport	Waco Regional (ACT) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 0.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.4 / 100
Community Resilience	78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015	5 km N of Venus, Texas	M4.0	98 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	143 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	140 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	140 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	142 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	93 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	140 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	141 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	96 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	143 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	80 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	92 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	134 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	143 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	98 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	142 km
May 1, 2024	7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas	M3.1	98 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	143 km
Jan 7, 2015	4 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.1	142 km
Nov 29, 2013	1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas	M3.1	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 1	298 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	219 km
1983	Alicia	Category 3	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 169 fatalities, 1,064 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 27, 1997	EF5	94 km	27
May 6, 1973	EF5	3 km	0
May 11, 1953	EF5	33 km	114
May 15, 2013	EF4	88 km	6
May 26, 1976	EF4	71 km	0
Mar 10, 1973	EF4	63 km	6
Mar 31, 1959	EF4	32 km	6
Apr 21, 1952	EF4	18 km	0
Apr 12, 2022	EF3	91 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	67 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	29 km	2
May 27, 1997	EF3	54 km	0
May 27, 1997	EF3	40 km	0
Apr 27, 1990	EF3	92 km	0
Mar 14, 1990	EF3	65 km	0
May 17, 1989	EF3	100 km	1
May 9, 1981	EF3	55 km	0
May 11, 1978	EF3	50 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	83 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	59 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	CRITTENBERG COMPLEX	21,391	48 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	100 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	74 km
2011	ROBINETTE	6,039	53 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,706	51 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	58 km
2011	C#491	3,616	72 km
2022	3 OAKS	3,294	86 km
2018	HARMAN ROAD	3,094	60 km
1993	UNNAMED	2,431	99 km
2009	OWL CREEK	2,376	47 km
2011	UNNAMED	2,236	55 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,067	91 km
2005	200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE	2,051	100 km
2006	BROWNS CREEK RANGE	1,889	47 km
2008	LAMKIN	1,847	81 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,581	59 km
2011	CORYELL COMPLEX	1,572	65 km
2008	HWY 195 FIRE	1,523	99 km
2008	CR 208	1,483	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
March	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
April	65°F (19°C)	3.1 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in
July	86°F (30°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in

Valley Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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