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Waskom, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harrison County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,862
Population
695/sq mi density
$54,135
Median Income
$23,577 per capita
$91,300
Home Value
$179,015 Zillow
$1,115
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
618
Violent Crime/100K
3,584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,135 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waskom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 278 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4766°N, 94.0646°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Waskom has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").