Childress, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Childress County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,964 Population 722/sq mi density
$59,662 Median Income $29,231 per capita
$84,200 Home Value $140,783 Zillow
$934 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 536 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,662 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,200 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Childress enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates34.4355°N, 100.2824°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChildress County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 117 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 65 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 149 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 80 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 70 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 143 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 148 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 138 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 111 km
Aug 8, 2021 3 km N of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 116 km
Apr 26, 2013 3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 110 km
Dec 15, 2012 11 km NW of Texola, Oklahoma M2.7 99 km
Jan 21, 2025 5 km NW of Pampa, Texas M2.6 142 km
Jan 16, 2022 8 km NW of Wheeler, Texas M2.5 119 km
Jan 13, 2019 3 km NE of Wheeler, Texas M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 95 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF4 93 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 63 km 2
May 1, 1954 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 63 km 4
May 4, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 42 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 97 km 2
May 11, 1982 EF3 47 km 0
May 20, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 99 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 76 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 98 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 40 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 51 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 16 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 59 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 21 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 83 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 81 km
2016 I40 14,780 90 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 41 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 49 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 40 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 89 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 51 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 24 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 42 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 43 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Childress has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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