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Brownfield, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Terry County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,803 Population 1,352/sq mi density
$43,189 Median Income $24,614 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $121,256 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 1,305 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,189 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,311 ft (1,009 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,352/sq mi
Coordinates33.1755°N, 102.2734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTerry County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.4 / 100
Community Resilience4.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

352 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 87 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 95 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 121 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 104 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 145 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 107 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 142 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 85 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 84 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 107 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 105 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 83 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 137 km
Sep 22, 2023 New Mexico M3.5 139 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 106 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 88 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 136 km
Jul 22, 2023 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 717 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 54 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 96 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 72 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 56 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 40 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 19, 2013 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 MCDONALD 92,790 97 km
2011 TOM 64,786 88 km
2018 206 40,247 95 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 95 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 84 km
1989 WATTS 11,602 81 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 83 km
2017 303 9,601 35 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 63 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 59 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 100 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,004 62 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 94 km
2008 ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX 5,010 94 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 72 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 30 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 98 km
1993 BRONCO 3,789 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Brownfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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