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Crosbyton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crosby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,718 Population 814/sq mi density
$39,000 Median Income $34,423 per capita
$58,900 Home Value $75,365 Zillow
$512 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,295 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, $512/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Crosbyton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,008 ft (917 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density814/sq mi
Coordinates33.6413°N, 101.2377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrosby County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.7 / 100
Community Resilience10.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very 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

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 111 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 111 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 113 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 112 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 111 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 98 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 110 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 118 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 141 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 111 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 114 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 84 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 114 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 144 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 147 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 108 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 87 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 112 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 146 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 786 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 62 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 79 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 89 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 92 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 64 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 42 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 27 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 76 km 2
May 24, 1960 EF3 38 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 96 km 1
May 25, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 97 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 59 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 49 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 27 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 88 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 67 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 88 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 94 km
2018 62 5,994 78 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 96 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 89 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 83 km
2017 AEROMOTOR 4,852 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,794 80 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in

Crosbyton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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