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Fort Davis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jeff Davis County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
986 Population 91/sq mi density
$245,900 Home Value $211,352 Zillow
$1,358 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 809 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Davis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,960 ft (1,512 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates30.5789°N, 103.8947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJeff Davis County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
137 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,027 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 62 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 130 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 127 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 132 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 141 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 131 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 127 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 133 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 129 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 117 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 114 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 127 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 120 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 141 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 130 km
Mar 2, 2025 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 123 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 51 km 30
May 4, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1960 EF2 96 km 0
May 5, 1955 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 29, 1999 EF1 8 km 0
May 24, 1992 EF1 49 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF1 83 km 0
May 11, 1989 EF1 79 km 0
May 7, 1981 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 30, 1974 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 28, 1973 EF1 90 km 0
May 13, 1972 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 25, 1964 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 7, 1964 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF1 80 km 0
May 7, 1959 EF1 97 km 0
Oct 1, 1954 EF1 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ROCK HOUSE 299,170 6 km
2011 IRON MOUNTAIN 85,016 76 km
1998 CIBLO CREEK FIRE 51,763 85 km
2008 HUGHES RANCH 42,410 24 km
2000 UNNAMED 33,784 80 km
2011 ROPER 28,699 37 km
1989 UNNAMED 24,743 61 km
1990 CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE 22,736 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 47 km
2008 CATHEDRAL 19,342 57 km
2018 MCDANNALD 18,338 29 km
1993 MCIVOR FIRE 15,255 30 km
2012 LIVERMORE RANCH 14,001 29 km
1993 DONAHOE FIRE 13,827 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 12,589 82 km
2012 SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE 12,528 40 km
2010 BRITE RANCH 12,291 67 km
2011 TEJANO CANYON 11,759 22 km
2009 ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN 10,650 62 km
2018 SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX 10,247 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Fort Davis has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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