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Kermit, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Winkler County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,681 Population 2,245/sq mi density
$90,181 Median Income $34,088 per capita
$119,300 Home Value $123,174 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
348 Violent Crime/100K 2,136 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,181 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kermit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density2,245/sq mi
Coordinates31.8539°N, 103.0924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinkler County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience30.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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

2,361 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 131 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 116 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 105 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 91 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 127 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 124 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 134 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 139 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 54 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 127 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 127 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 122 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 89 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 123 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 131 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 138 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 117 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 89 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 114 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 12, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 74 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 56 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 98 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 45 km 0
May 27, 1982 EF2 94 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 44 km
2011 TOM 64,786 96 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 74 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 68 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 88 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 51 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 62 km
2008 483 FIRE 10,306 100 km
1993 MADDOX 2 8,274 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 76 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 94 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 74 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 61 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 54 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 48 km
2008 ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX 5,010 72 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 27 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,953 60 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in

Kermit has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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