Winnsboro, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wood County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,386 Population 905/sq mi density
$51,473 Median Income $24,467 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $275,124 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
55 Violent Crime/100K 300 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,473 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation514 ft (157 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates32.9559°N, 95.2903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWood County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 144 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 142 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 131 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 135 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 150 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 127 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 68 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 129 km
Aug 25, 2017 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas M3.0 150 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 136 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 132 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 130 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 137 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 148 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 147 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 141 km
May 4, 2015 6 km W of University Park, Texas M2.7 148 km
May 9, 2015 7 km NE of Irving, Texas M2.7 150 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 143 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 231 km
2008 Ike Category 2 218 km
2005 Rita Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 556 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 61 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 83 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 45 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 83 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 27 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 92 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 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 80 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 62 km
2003 POPS 4,475 61 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 95 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 54 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 58 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 58 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in

Winnsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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