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Whitney, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,308 Population 1,241/sq mi density
$42,024 Median Income $24,123 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $219,039 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 2,514 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,024 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates31.9524°N, 97.3198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

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

89 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 62 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 135 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 132 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 109 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 107 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 106 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 58 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 61 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 104 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 111 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 107 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 98 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 57 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 49 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 106 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 62 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 108 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,323 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 39 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 48 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 90 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 66 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 15 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 69 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 89 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 8 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 89 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 28 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 84 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 85 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 60 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 87 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 42 km
2011 C#491 3,616 68 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 81 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 80 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 91 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 65 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 71 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 85 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 95 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Whitney has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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