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Walnut Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Somervell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
792 Population 595/sq mi density
$39,464 Median Income $23,440 per capita
$69,100 Home Value $169,967 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 1,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$39,464 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,100 home value, $1,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation911 ft (278 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density595/sq mi
Coordinates32.0570°N, 97.7506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySomervell County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 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 77 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 107 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 104 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 97 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 119 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 97 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 118 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 64 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 72 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 114 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 97 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 117 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 118 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 107 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 64 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 43 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 116 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 75 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 97 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 73 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 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

671 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,080 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 54 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 80 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 40 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 50 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 55 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 40 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 86 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 91 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 70 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
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 88 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 100 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 48 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 64 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 22 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 92 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 97 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 10 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 91 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 71 km
2011 EAST SIDWYNICKS 2,844 100 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 47 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 77 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 46 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 57 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Walnut Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.7").

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