Waskom, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harrison County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,862
Population
695/sq mi density
$54,135
Median Income
$23,577 per capita
$91,300
Home Value
$191,214 Zillow
$1,115
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,135 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waskom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in |
Waskom has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").