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Albany, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Shackelford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,725 Population 1,099/sq mi density
$56,339 Median Income $32,403 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $146,685 Zillow
$478 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
334 Violent Crime/100K 2,270 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,339 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $478/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,099/sq mi
Coordinates32.7273°N, 99.2957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShackelford County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 128 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 128 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 128 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 131 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 129 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 138 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 130 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 131 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 141 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 127 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 128 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 116 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 128 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 118 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 132 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 146 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 148 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 247 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 98 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 87 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 39 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 62 km 3
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 48 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 40 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 9 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 75 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 69 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 59 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 96 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 31 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 44 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 92 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 97 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 20 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 74 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 75 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 45 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 98 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 16 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 99 km
2011 JRM 8,870 51 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 98 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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