Western Lake, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parker County County

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

1,418 Population 409/sq mi density

$34,372 Median Income $21,781 per capita

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

171 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$34,372 median income, 14.8% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

171 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Western Lake 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 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	64.8°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	802 ft (244 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density	409/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6212°N, 97.8167°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Parker County County
Nearest Airport	Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"

7% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.7 / 100
Community Resilience	45.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 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	69 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	47 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	44 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	41 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	39 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	90 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	89 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	52 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	38 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	82 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	63 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	85 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	77 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	54 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	87 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	42 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	85 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	64 km
Nov 29, 2013	1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas	M3.1	42 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	43 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	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

751 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 756 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 15, 2013	EF4	24 km	6
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	100 km	3
Apr 25, 1990	EF4	18 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF4	64 km	0
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	67 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	89 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	87 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	51 km	0
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	46 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	91 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	46 km	2
May 12, 1982	EF3	42 km	0
May 21, 1979	EF3	94 km	0
May 11, 1978	EF3	95 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	42 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	96 km	0
May 25, 1976	EF3	95 km	0
Nov 24, 1973	EF3	49 km	0
Apr 23, 1973	EF3	50 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	PK COMPLEX	128,548	66 km
2022	KIDD	41,939	99 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1	22,099	73 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2	13,805	92 km
1996	POOLVILLE FIRE	12,128	43 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	49 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	30 km
2006	HUCKABAY	9,100	60 km
2011	CHERRY HOMES	7,398	86 km
2011	ENMIN FIRE	6,618	71 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	44 km
2011	101 RANCH	5,861	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	5,382	97 km
2006	CADDO II COMPLEX	5,270	73 km
2006	BURWICK	4,671	80 km
2022	LAZY	4,355	68 km
2011	BRYSON COMPLEX	4,287	81 km
2018	SURPRISE	4,182	53 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	55 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	28 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	56°F (14°C)	2.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in
July	85°F (30°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.2 in
September	76°F (25°C)	3.1 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in

Western Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.6").

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