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Hawley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jones County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
580 Population 198/sq mi density
$78,438 Median Income $39,475 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $244,020 Zillow
$593 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
493 Violent Crime/100K 1,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,438 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
493 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,629 ft (497 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates32.6067°N, 99.8102°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 81 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 81 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 81 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 84 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 83 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 94 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 84 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 83 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 99 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 82 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 80 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 81 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 123 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 86 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 81 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 102 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 103 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 81 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 63 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 76 km 17
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 36 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 5 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 82 km 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 61 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 18 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 94 km 2
May 24, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 41 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 86 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 93 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 80 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 57 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 85 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 69 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 72 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 68 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 96 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 35 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 71 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 78 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 64 km
2011 JRM 8,870 92 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 83 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 86 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 66 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
June 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Hawley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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