Dodson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Childress County County
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Fair
32
Population
52/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7654°N, 100.0204°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Childress County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Dodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.7").