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Grady, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 393/sq mi density
$68,605 Median Income $38,991 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $164,267 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 5,819 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,605 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grady enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,599 ft (1,402 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates34.8220°N, 103.3153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCurry County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
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

29 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 M3.5 109 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 97 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 84 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 120 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 142 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 59 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 119 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 122 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 110 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 60 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 84 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 145 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 97 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 109 km
Mar 31, 2002 15 km N of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 148 km
Jun 7, 2020 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas M2.8 89 km
Jul 1, 1990 18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.7 128 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 67 km
Mar 24, 1993 New Mexico M2.7 102 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 58 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 83 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 66 km 2
May 25, 1996 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 27, 1992 EF2 54 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 3, 1989 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 27, 1980 EF2 98 km 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF2 55 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 58 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 24 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 73 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 95 km
2006 JET 13,889 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 90 km
2011 BURNING TENT 9,473 83 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 45 km
2017 GRIFFITH 7,071 78 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 13 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 89 km
2023 BIG FIN FLATS 5,660 82 km
2011 GARZA 5,635 85 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 38 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 41 km
2015 NORTH CUT 4,353 75 km
1998 HEATHER 4,249 64 km
2008 GOMEZ 3,927 88 km
1993 VAUGHN 3,790 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in

Grady has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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