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Cactus, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallam County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,063 Population 1,438/sq mi density
$49,125 Median Income $18,576 per capita
$61,300 Home Value $189,222 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
501 Violent Crime/100K 1,252 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,125 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
501 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cactus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,617 ft (1,102 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,438/sq mi
Coordinates36.0444°N, 102.0080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallam County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

48 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 93 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 74 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 75 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 117 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 108 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 46 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 72 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 86 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 112 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 83 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 90 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 126 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 94 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 75 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 89 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 75 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 59 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 74 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 88 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 25 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 17 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 60 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 57 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 90 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 5, 1971 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 76 km 0
May 18, 2010 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 41 km 0
Apr 10, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 60 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 67 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 93 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 39 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 81 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 72 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 89 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 83 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 55 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 98 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 77 km
2011 296 16,769 62 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 94 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 43 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 44 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 53 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 83 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 88 km
2011 PRITCHARD 11,547 64 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 66 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 0.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Cactus has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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