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Gruver, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,255 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$66,333 Median Income $32,795 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $175,535 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,333 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gruver enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,168 ft (966 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates36.2605°N, 101.4071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHansford County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.4 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 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 58 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 134 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 104 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 102 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 149 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 130 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 74 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 134 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 109 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 139 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 148 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 114 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 109 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 103 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 116 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 126 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 110 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 103 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 103 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 39 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 1 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 54 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 27 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 34 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 32 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 7 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 98 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 92 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 81 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 96 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 99 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 85 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 76 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 65 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 72 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 96 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 77 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 94 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 88 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 91 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 79 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 70 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 96 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 96 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 52 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 78 km
2016 CHISUM RANCH 10,851 61 km
1996 HIGHWAY 70 FIRE 10,314 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Gruver has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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