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White Oak, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,208 Population 683/sq mi density
$95,193 Median Income $30,238 per capita
$219,200 Home Value $240,317 Zillow
$1,134 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,497 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$95,193 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
White Oak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.7 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates32.5300°N, 94.8539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGregg County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.44 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 81 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 80 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 70 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 92 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 73 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 104 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 85 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 127 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 136 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 82 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 123 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 125 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 83 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 89 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 120 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 89 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 85 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 86 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 75 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 175 km
2008 Ike Category 2 175 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 275 km
2005 Rita Category 2 237 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 635 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 96 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 55 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 97 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 73 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 7 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 91 km 4
May 2, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 56 km
2011 502 8,344 91 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 8 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 68 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 20 km
2011 592 2,278 81 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 57 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 100 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 49 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 63 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 86 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 83 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 86 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
February 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest

White Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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