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Electra, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Tillman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,259 Population 731/sq mi density
$64,125 Median Income $31,023 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $73,804 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 1,780 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, $761/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Electra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,227 ft (374 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density731/sq mi
Coordinates34.0323°N, 98.9202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTillman County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience19.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 147 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 95 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 146 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 93 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 144 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 117 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 120 km
Feb 4, 2018 6 km N of Foster, Oklahoma M3.2 149 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 134 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Jun 14, 2010 3 km ESE of Bradley, Oklahoma M3.1 147 km
Nov 17, 2009 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma M3.1 136 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 130 km
Aug 18, 2011 3 km W of Bradley, Oklahoma M3.0 143 km
Jun 29, 2016 10 km N of Alex, Oklahoma M3.0 150 km
Apr 5, 2006 12 km SSW of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.0 148 km
Sep 21, 2023 8 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.0 117 km
Sep 20, 2023 Oklahoma M2.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 2,382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 42 km 7
Nov 7, 2011 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 28 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 34 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 45 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 47 km 4
May 1, 1954 EF4 74 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 70 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 66 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 75 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 90 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 99 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 42 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 95 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 83 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 55 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 84 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 65 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 98 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 85 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 84 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 18 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 91 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 81 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 77 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 81 km
2000 CRATERLK-L 8,876 78 km
2011 JRM 8,870 100 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Electra has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 41°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").

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