Higgins, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lipscomb County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
499
Population
450/sq mi density
$56,875
Median Income
$23,577 per capita
$93,600
Home Value
$104,719 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 20.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Higgins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,548 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1210°N, 100.0274°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lipscomb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elk City Regional Business (ELK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Higgins has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.7").