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Grandfalls, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crane County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 596/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $28,517 per capita
$633 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grandfalls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,434 ft (742 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density596/sq mi
Coordinates31.3405°N, 102.8545°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrane County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,702 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 126 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 141 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 120 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 131 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 144 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 113 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 147 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 112 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 148 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 147 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 111 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 136 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 150 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 150 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 149 km
Mar 2, 2025 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jan 9, 2025 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 147 km
Feb 28, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 112 km
May 28, 2024 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

249 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 56 km 2
May 22, 1987 EF4 87 km 30
May 30, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 11 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 100 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 91 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 94 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 49 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 24 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 24 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF2 60 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 99 km
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 89 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 52 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 88 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 13 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 87 km
2011 DHI 7,149 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,788 96 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 6 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 97 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 13 km
2011 PINON FIRE 4,372 92 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 40 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 17 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,292 93 km
2011 BATES FIELD FIRE 3,186 75 km
2010 304 2,918 16 km
2006 CRANE 2,857 45 km
2008 CRANE 2,831 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in

Grandfalls has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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