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Edmonson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hale County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 412/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $20,685 per capita
$79,000 Home Value $109,647 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Edmonson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,503 ft (1,068 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density412/sq mi
Coordinates34.2791°N, 101.8967°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHale County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.7 / 100
Community Resilience21.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
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 M3.9 125 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 124 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 117 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 150 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 124 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 122 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 112 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 138 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 144 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 115 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 121 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 124 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 124 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 124 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 118 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 112 km
Mar 31, 2002 15 km N of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 120 km
Jul 9, 2015 6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas M2.8 147 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 3, 2012 18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

835 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 941 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 81 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 53 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 32 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 48 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 59 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 98 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 53 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 81 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 27 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 17 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 93 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 99 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 70 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 79 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 73 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 75 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 92 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 50 km
2018 GLOVER 3,635 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,614 78 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 67 km
2011 HORNETS TANK 3,467 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 74 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,025 95 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,951 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,699 86 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Edmonson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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