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Van, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Van Zandt County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,751 Population 920/sq mi density
$68,267 Median Income $27,834 per capita
$167,900 Home Value $228,600 Zillow
$1,077 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,511 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,267 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,900 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Van 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation484 ft (148 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density920/sq mi
Coordinates32.5239°N, 95.6376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVan Zandt County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 137 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 133 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 122 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 147 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 137 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 127 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 123 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 127 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 144 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 79 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 130 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 127 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 129 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 133 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 128 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 142 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 125 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 124 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 246 km
2008 Ike Category 2 172 km
2005 Rita Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 1,086 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 46 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 94 km 10
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 26 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 13 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 83 km 4
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 68 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 44 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 67 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 86 km
2011 495 1,606 76 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 80 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 62 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Van has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.9").

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