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Canadian, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hemphill County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,314 Population 1,780/sq mi density
$61,384 Median Income $28,516 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $153,097 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,384 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Canadian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 13.4 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 Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,430 ft (741 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,780/sq mi
Coordinates35.9097°N, 100.3839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHemphill County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

364 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 57 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 59 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 142 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 140 km
May 1, 2015 8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.8 142 km
Mar 8, 2017 10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.8 148 km
Sep 16, 2015 9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.7 144 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Sep 15, 2015 11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Feb 29, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.6 143 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 130 km
Mar 24, 2015 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 16, 2015 8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 48 km
Mar 2, 2017 10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 144 km
Apr 13, 2015 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jun 29, 2017 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 10, 2016 9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Feb 16, 2018 9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Jun 25, 2016 5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma M3.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 97 km 4
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 69 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 59 km 6
May 5, 2007 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 26 km 1
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 65 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 90 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 72 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 32 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 58 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 9 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 71 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 62 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 74 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 40 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 13 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 40 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 67 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 34 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 81 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 85 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 76 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 59 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 34 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 92 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 100 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 56 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Canadian has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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