Yantis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rains County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
384 Population 209/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $28,509 per capita
$156,000 Home Value $414,708 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 43.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $783/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Yantis 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 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 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

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates32.9285°N, 95.5774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRains County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2021.

Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 146 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 150 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 124 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 46 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 131 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 135 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 127 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 129 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 129 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 130 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 125 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 125 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 144 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 133 km
Aug 25, 2017 5 km S of Farmers Branch, Texas M3.0 123 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 125 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 142 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 145 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km E of Irving, Texas M2.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 254 km
2008 Ike Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 1,256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 76 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 85 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 96 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 80 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 65 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 47 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 93 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 78 km
2003 POPS 4,475 80 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 44 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 43 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Yantis has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.7").

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