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Baird, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,687 Population 634/sq mi density
$52,222 Median Income $30,751 per capita
$74,600 Home Value $189,794 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,222 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,600 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baird enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,715 ft (523 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates32.3961°N, 99.3960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCallahan County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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

158 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 M5.1 125 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 125 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 125 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 128 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 127 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 138 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 128 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 125 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 145 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 126 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 124 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 125 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 140 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 138 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 130 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 148 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 125 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 147 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 147 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 81 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 10 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 72 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 37 km 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 100 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 46 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 28 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 61 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 34 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 95 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 59 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 95 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 66 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 46 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 56 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 50 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 81 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 52 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 98 km
2011 JRM 8,870 89 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 66 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 41 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 28 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 61 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 86 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Baird has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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