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Groom, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
462 Population 624/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $49,054 per capita
$97,700 Home Value $128,344 Zillow
$1,011 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, $1,011/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Groom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,252 ft (991 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density624/sq mi
Coordinates35.2077°N, 101.1055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarson County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 72 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 67 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 67 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 143 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 81 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 82 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 55 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 141 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 67 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 75 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 58 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 119 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 135 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 55 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 54 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 72 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 67 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 35 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 67 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

763 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 73 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 84 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 84 km 2
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 77 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 43 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 74 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 44 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 60 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 36 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 56 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 45 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 82 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 92 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 36 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 88 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 58 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 63 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 44 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 56 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 34 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 79 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 73 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 69 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 51 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 15 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 (4°C) 0.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Groom has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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