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Goldsmith, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ector County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
215 Population 672/sq mi density
$89,464 Median Income $45,265 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $394,104 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
940 Violent Crime/100K 3,712 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $1,433/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
940 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Goldsmith enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,154 ft (961 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density672/sq mi
Coordinates31.9833°N, 102.6164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEctor County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience14.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

987 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 71 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 138 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 78 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 60 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 136 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 84 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 136 km
Feb 28, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 136 km
Sep 2, 2022 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 138 km
Apr 27, 2022 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 135 km
Jul 19, 2021 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico M4.0 104 km
Apr 28, 2022 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 134 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 108 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.9 68 km
Mar 3, 2024 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.9 136 km
Feb 18, 2020 40 km W of Mentone, Texas M3.9 136 km
May 22, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.9 135 km
Jul 12, 2023 39 km NW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 147 km
Aug 22, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 136 km
May 19, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 76 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 2024 EF3 63 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 97 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 80 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 49 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 80 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 27 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 10, 1997 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 27, 1991 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 40 km
2011 TOM 64,786 55 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 29 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 44 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 45 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 76 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 30 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 47 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 72 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 57 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 71 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 25 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 39 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 65 km
2008 ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX 5,010 52 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 63 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 63 km
2011 BATES FIELD FIRE 3,186 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Goldsmith has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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