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Claude, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,164 Population 677/sq mi density
$74,554 Median Income $34,088 per capita
$180,800 Home Value $217,390 Zillow
$997 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,554 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,800 home value, $997/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Claude enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,404 ft (1,038 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates35.1074°N, 101.3629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarson County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

50 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 89 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 52 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 51 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 107 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 74 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 125 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 39 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 39 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 52 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 57 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 122 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 119 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 100 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 74 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 37 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 52 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 52 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 54 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 52 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 53 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 71 km 21
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 39 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 85 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 92 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 97 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 68 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 52 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 28 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 81 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 61 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 62 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 81 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 43 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 50 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 56 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 40 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 60 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 68 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 98 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 44 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 59 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 23 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 53 km
2016 I40 14,780 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Driest

Claude has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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