Wharton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wharton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,671
Population
1,043/sq mi density
$47,692
Median Income
$23,676 per capita
$149,300
Home Value
$225,871 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
353
Violent Crime/100K
1,879 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,692 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$149,300 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wharton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3176°N, 96.1023°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wharton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wharton Regional (WHT) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Wharton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.9").