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 $120,266 Zillow

$934 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr

66 Violent Crime/100K 563 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$59,662 median income, 0.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$84,200 home value, $934/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

66 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	62.7°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,952 ft (595 m)
Area	8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density	722/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4355°N, 100.2824°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Childress County County
Nearest Airport	Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 5.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.8 / 100
Community Resilience	26.7 / 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)	0.6 in	Driest
February	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	74°F (23°C)	2.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Childress has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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