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Barstow, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
193
Population
292/sq mi density
$53,182
Median Income
$35,942 per capita
$99,300
Home Value
$180,842 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
2,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Barstow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,567 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4615°N, 103.3955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in |
Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.4").