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Earth, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamb County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
937 Population 781/sq mi density
$47,303 Median Income $26,328 per capita
$76,400 Home Value $83,140 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 919 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,303 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Earth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,696 ft (1,127 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates34.2338°N, 102.4092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLamb County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience18.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 141 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 140 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 136 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 135 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 140 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 134 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 141 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 131 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 136 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 135 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 135 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 140 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 140 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 140 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 136 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 134 km
Jun 26, 2024 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 126 km
Jun 7, 2020 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas M2.8 126 km
Mar 31, 2002 15 km N of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 3, 2012 18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

781 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 895 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 89 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 93 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 47 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 25 km 1
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 44 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 53 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 47 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 54 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 36 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 4 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TIRE 44,942 94 km
2018 206 40,247 99 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 32 km
2017 303 9,601 93 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 80 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 82 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 87 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 75 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 98 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 34 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 48 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 65 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 56 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 63 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 44 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 25 km
2000 CURRY RD 3 3,026 80 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Earth has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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