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Ackerly, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dawson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
408 Population 1,316/sq mi density
$66,786 Median Income $22,918 per capita
$71,800 Home Value $109,682 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
589 Violent Crime/100K 4,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
589 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ackerly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,798 ft (853 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,316/sq mi
Coordinates32.5251°N, 101.7158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDawson County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 34 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 103 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 103 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 26 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 102 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 132 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 99 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 101 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 25 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 96 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 100 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 98 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 18 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 39 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 102 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 103 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 93 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 103 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 36 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2016 EF3 31 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 72 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 27 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 57 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 73 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 70 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOM (64,786 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TOM 64,786 56 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 76 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 84 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 67 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 25 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 85 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 83 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 60 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 33 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 55 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 65 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 52 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 98 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 75 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 70 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 77 km
2008 ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX 5,010 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Ackerly has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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