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Bushland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Oldham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,950 Population 493/sq mi density
$146,339 Median Income $36,660 per capita
$371,000 Home Value $318,067 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
680 Violent Crime/100K 4,725 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,339 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
680 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bushland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,825 ft (1,166 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates35.2029°N, 102.0590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOldham County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 120 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 32 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 30 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 67 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 57 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 35 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 112 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 30 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 60 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 31 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 114 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 93 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 23 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 138 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 65 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 41 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 35 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 25 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 129 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 78 km 16
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 6 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 79 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 97 km 3
May 15, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 51 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 85 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 97 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 61 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 35 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 40 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 90 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 37 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 44 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 85 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 43 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 88 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 87 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 55 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 55 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 46 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 92 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 55 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in Driest

Bushland has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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