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Farwell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Curry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,359 Population 1,657/sq mi density
$56,932 Median Income $26,795 per capita
$129,800 Home Value $183,283 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,932 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Farwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,141 ft (1,262 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,657/sq mi
Coordinates34.3856°N, 103.0373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCurry County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 142 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 127 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 103 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 128 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 133 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 121 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 114 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 137 km
Jun 7, 2020 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas M2.8 116 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 131 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 134 km
Aug 2, 2000 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas M2.7 138 km
Jul 1, 1990 18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.7 142 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 83 km
Aug 11, 2023 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas M2.6 139 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 110 km
May 29, 2024 7 km E of Amarillo, Texas M2.6 150 km
Sep 14, 2012 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 34 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 76 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 68 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 29 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 50 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 83 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 37 km
2018 206 40,247 88 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 61 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 62 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 94 km
2006 JET 13,889 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 36 km
1991 BIG 9,184 97 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 94 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 98 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 74 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 82 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 55 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 42 km
2011 GARZA 5,635 95 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 90 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 70 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 61 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 83 km
2010 HOWARD 4,318 89 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) 0.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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