Wichita Falls, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wichita County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
102,558
Population
1,420/sq mi density
$58,568
Median Income
$31,987 per capita
$142,600
Home Value
$176,929 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
363
Violent Crime/100K
2,645 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,568 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wichita Falls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 72.2 sq mi (186.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9067°N, 98.5258°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wichita County County |
| Nearest Airport | Frederick Regional (FDR) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in |
Wichita Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.2").