Bovina, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parmer County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,490 Population 1,263/sq mi density

$42,833 Median Income $22,525 per capita

$111,900 Home Value $183,283 Zillow

$876 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

279 Violent Crime/100K 559 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$42,833 median income, 1.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$111,900 home value, $876/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

279 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bovina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,064 ft (1,239 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	1,263/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5157°N, 102.8847°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Parmer County County
Nearest Airport	Clovis Regional (CVN) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 13.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.7 / 100
Community Resilience	9.7 / 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	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	139 km
Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	138 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	124 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	140 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	134 km
Mar 19, 1995	8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.3	133 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	90 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	131 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	111 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	138 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	134 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	114 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	139 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	132 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	138 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	138 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	138 km
Jul 14, 1998	6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico	M3.0	107 km
Apr 1, 2025	22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico	M3.0	129 km
Jan 14, 2021	20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas	M2.9	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 240 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	29 km	1
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	96 km	4
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	49 km	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	13 km	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	82 km	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	88 km	0
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	58 km	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	75 km	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	57 km	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	78 km	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	30 km	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	55 km	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	20 km	0
Apr 12, 1960	EF3	57 km	3
May 24, 1957	EF3	38 km	0
May 23, 2022	EF2	79 km	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	85 km	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	80 km	0
May 26, 2019	EF2	46 km	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	TIRE	44,942	55 km
2011	WINDY	24,687	66 km
2005	RANGE	24,643	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	41 km
2016	KAISER 8	8,551	91 km
1990	CHUCKWAGON FIRE	8,287	69 km
1994	WOODS	6,016	57 km
2022	ARCH	5,849	61 km
2023	BIG FIN FLATS	5,660	90 km
1990	REDONDO	5,408	90 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	54 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	66 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	88 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	84 km
2006	BIPPUS CHURCH	3,786	59 km
2022	MIDPOINT	3,736	77 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,613	40 km
2011	SIERRA BLANCA	3,522	62 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,462	82 km
2006	PEP 2	3,339	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	47°F (9°C)	0.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in

Bovina has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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