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Hedley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Donley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
268 Population 372/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $34,475 per capita
$38,900 Home Value $70,095 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,900 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hedley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,614 ft (797 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates34.8674°N, 100.6591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDonley County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.5 / 100
Community Resilience13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
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

40 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 M4.3 114 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 120 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 120 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 77 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 137 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 107 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 109 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 120 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 14 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 105 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 120 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 23 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 120 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 120 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 24 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 123 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 122 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 80 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 83 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 73 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 43 km 2
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 85 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 93 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX (593,394 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 76 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 50 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 57 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 93 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 62 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 85 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 75 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 94 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 48 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 59 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 80 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 66 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 47 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 22 km
2016 I40 14,780 50 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 24 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 13 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 83 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 66 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Hedley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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