Wolfe City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fannin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,201 Population 1,072/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $25,686 per capita
$131,400 Home Value $282,278 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolfe City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation668 ft (204 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,072/sq mi
Coordinates33.3685°N, 96.0720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFannin County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience34.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

125 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 M4.5 148 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 138 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 149 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 147 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 109 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 107 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 98 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 23 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 120 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 103 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 142 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 101 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 109 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 98 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 100 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 102 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,540 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 97 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 79 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 40 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 80 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 52 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 56 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 71 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 68 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 67 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 42 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 86 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ACHILLE (4,958 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 30 km
2009 ELM WOOD 1,313 95 km
2005 ALLEN 1,232 96 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 29 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,133 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in

Wolfe City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.8").

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