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Van Alstyne, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,378 Population 969/sq mi density
$93,373 Median Income $39,502 per capita
$297,400 Home Value $432,142 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 1,059 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,373 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,141/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Van Alstyne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density969/sq mi
Coordinates33.4217°N, 96.5832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 138 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 150 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 115 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 147 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 149 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 70 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 109 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 106 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 109 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 86 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 72 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 82 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 124 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 118 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 63 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 106 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 111 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 74 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 79 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

768 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,626 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 76 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 80 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 70 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 92 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 65 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 18 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 70 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 8 km 3
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 89 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 89 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN (18,412 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 97 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 94 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 58 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 52 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 65 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 98 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 88 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 94 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 77 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,605 97 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 99 km
2009 PIKE 1,445 94 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 96 km
2009 ELM WOOD 1,313 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,227 77 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in

Van Alstyne has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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