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Jayton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kent County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
446 Population 262/sq mi density
$71,494 Median Income $32,032 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $96,008 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,494 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jayton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,000 ft (610 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates33.2502°N, 100.5749°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKent County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
77 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

269 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 54 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 54 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 57 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 57 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 55 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 48 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 55 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 133 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 64 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 34 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 55 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 57 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 57 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 54 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 42 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 138 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 55 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 113 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 50 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 75 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 58 km 17
May 2, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 100 km 4
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 90 km 1
May 1, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 71 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 69 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 70 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 69 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 37 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 40 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 31 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 85 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 68 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 61 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 97 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 28 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 71 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 43 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 70 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 43 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 40 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 93 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 56 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 86 km
2018 62 5,994 88 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Jayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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