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Whitesboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,154 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$73,638 Median Income $57,229 per capita
$211,900 Home Value $344,604 Zillow
$1,309 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 705 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,638 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,900 home value, $1,309/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Coordinates33.6596°N, 96.9037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrayson County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 132 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 138 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 134 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 133 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 121 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 90 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 103 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 136 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 104 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 92 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 63 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 137 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 54 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 72 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 91 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 106 km
Aug 27, 2009 7 km NNW of Francis, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,051 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 36 km 1
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 73 km 8
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 100 km 5
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 45 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 79 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 73 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 85 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 93 km 2
May 10, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 48 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 51 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 58 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 88 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 84 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 89 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 92 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 58 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 94 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 82 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 62 km
1996 TURNPIKE MVD 5,912 99 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 18 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 66 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 54 km
2008 ARBUCKLE MOUNTAINS 4,411 98 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 96 km
2005 MILL CREEK 4,277 81 km
2006 ARKANSASLE 4,191 97 km
2023 ROBSON RANCH 4,137 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Whitesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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