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West, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,571 Population 1,504/sq mi density
$52,292 Median Income $26,524 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $288,364 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 44.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,504/sq mi
Coordinates31.8031°N, 97.0946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 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 76 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 118 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 131 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 116 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 77 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 116 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 134 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 76 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 118 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 73 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 75 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 111 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 119 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 77 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 117 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 78 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 133 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 117 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 297 km
2008 Ike Category 2 192 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 41 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 29 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 92 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 39 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 13 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 48 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 28 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 58 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 20 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 22 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 86 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 83 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 87 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 84 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 69 km
2011 C#491 3,616 41 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 98 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 88 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 90 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 95 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 81 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 85 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 87 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in

West has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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