Bovina, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Parmer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,833 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, $876/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation4,064 ft (1,239 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,263/sq mi
Coordinates34.5157°N, 102.8847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyParmer County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.48"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.7 / 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) 0.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Bovina has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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