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Allison, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hemphill County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
59 Population 29/sq mi density
$91,563 Median Income $36,900 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$91,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Allison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates35.6120°N, 100.1115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHemphill County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

364 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 85 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 77 km
Mar 8, 2017 10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.8 147 km
May 1, 2015 8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.8 143 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.7 143 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Feb 29, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Sep 15, 2015 11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Mar 24, 2015 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Aug 27, 2017 15 km WSW of Watonga, Oklahoma M3.5 141 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 20 km
Apr 16, 2015 8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jun 29, 2017 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 13, 2015 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
Mar 2, 2017 10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Mar 28, 2015 7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 141 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Sep 15, 2015 10 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Jun 25, 2016 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 137 km
Apr 10, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 16 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 66 km 4
May 25, 1962 EF4 91 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 69 km 2
May 23, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 63 km 6
May 5, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 35 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 68 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 39 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 58 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 66 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 48 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 88 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 46 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 91 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 73 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 33 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 30 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 66 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 43 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 98 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 67 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 20 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 70 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 78 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 31 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 57 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 89 km
2016 I40 14,780 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Allison has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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