Barstow, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in |
Barstow has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.2").