Idalou, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,389
Population
2,365/sq mi density
$70,655
Median Income
$30,623 per capita
$175,700
Home Value
$261,221 Zillow
$672
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
241
Violent Crime/100K
914 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,655 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,700 home value, $672/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Idalou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,190 ft (972 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6624°N, 101.6837°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Idalou has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.7").