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Lawn, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Taylor County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
347 Population 578/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $36,508 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $168,717 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates32.1366°N, 99.7501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTaylor County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience76.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

238 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 M5.1 110 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 110 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 109 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 112 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 112 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 124 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 112 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 107 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 135 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 108 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 111 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 109 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 135 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 127 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 114 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 110 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 130 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 109 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 132 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 79 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 39 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 72 km 1
May 14, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 90 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 44 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 72 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 81 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 66 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 92 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 91 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 97 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 100 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 89 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 88 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 95 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 88 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 96 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 98 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 24 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 94 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 30 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 65 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 36 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 54 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Lawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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