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Hart, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Castro County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
869 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $23,198 per capita
$60,400 Home Value $106,898 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 919 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,400 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,672 ft (1,119 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates34.3858°N, 102.1150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCastro County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 115 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 116 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 143 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 146 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 110 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 135 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 131 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 115 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 105 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 111 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 147 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 121 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 109 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 115 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 115 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 115 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 111 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 128 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jan 3, 2012 18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

818 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 981 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 95 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 61 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 45 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 54 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 75 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 65 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 75 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 23 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 41 km 2
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CANYON (17,425 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 CANYON 17,425 65 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 63 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 64 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 73 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 38 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,614 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 86 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 47 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 70 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 56 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,699 99 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 76 km
2010 GRASS 3 2,587 77 km
2018 FOLLEY PARK 2,505 95 km
2017 PRISON 2,420 32 km
1988 CUSTER 2,406 92 km
2010 1003311 2,243 31 km
2016 STATE LINE 2,203 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in

Hart has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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