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Clifton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bosque County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,489 Population 1,702/sq mi density
$63,696 Median Income $30,043 per capita
$147,500 Home Value $220,067 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 695 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,696 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,702/sq mi
Coordinates31.7820°N, 97.5819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBosque County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 90 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 138 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 126 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 135 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 126 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 133 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 82 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 131 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 87 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 127 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 134 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 125 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 134 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 81 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 66 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 133 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 89 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 129 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,053 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 20 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 48 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 72 km 6
May 26, 1976 EF4 61 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 77 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 35 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 34 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 24 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 73 km 2
May 26, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 58 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 83 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 95 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 56 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 62 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 41 km
2011 C#491 3,616 84 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 82 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 98 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 82 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 56 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 76 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 85 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 57 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 97 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest

Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.8").

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