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Higgins, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lipscomb County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
56°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
95
Violent Crime/100K
381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Higgins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Higgins has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").