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Dickens, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dickens County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
225 Population 234/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $27,383 per capita
$44,100 Home Value $96,008 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,544 ft (775 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates33.6213°N, 100.8368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickens County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

215 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 97 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 97 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 99 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 98 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 96 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 86 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 96 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 105 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 99 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 70 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 97 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 99 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 94 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 98 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 145 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 76 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 84 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 98 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 89 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

481 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 568 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 99 km 26
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 91 km 17
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 56 km 4
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 13, 2009 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 12, 2005 EF2 45 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF2 80 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 79 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 67 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 23 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 39 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 49 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 73 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 65 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 31 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 96 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 99 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 73 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 83 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 77 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 76 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 90 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 63 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Dickens has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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