Crowell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Foard County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 417/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $22,144 per capita
$72,000 Home Value $82,036 Zillow
$576 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $576/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Crowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation1,475 ft (450 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates33.9836°N, 99.7244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFoard County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 7, 2025.

Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 150 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 146 km
May 2, 2011 28 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.2 142 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 135 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 138 km
Mar 19, 2011 31 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.0 148 km
Apr 2, 2011 27 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.0 141 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 150 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 138 km
Apr 6, 2023 7 km W of Rotan, Texas M2.9 148 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 125 km
Jun 9, 2023 7 km WSW of Rotan, Texas M2.7 149 km
Mar 6, 2024 13 km ESE of Olney, Texas M2.7 127 km
Mar 28, 2010 26 km SW of Jayton, Texas M2.7 140 km
Apr 2, 2020 7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma M2.6 141 km
Jul 7, 2025 5 km W of Rotan, Texas M2.5 147 km
Aug 13, 2016 30 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 287 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 58 km 11
May 26, 1962 EF4 91 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 1 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 81 km 17
May 4, 2022 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 32 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 93 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 31 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 90 km 2
May 20, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
May 20, 1977 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 18, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SWENSON 136,789 79 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 96 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 54 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 87 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 37 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 92 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 23 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 56 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 51 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 43 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 98 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 74 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 89 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 21 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 75 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 90 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 52 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 61 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Crowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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