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Lefors, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gray County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
443 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $30,926 per capita
$32,700 Home Value $101,625 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
567 Violent Crime/100K 4,428 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,700 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
567 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lefors enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,829 ft (862 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,136/sq mi
Coordinates35.4396°N, 100.8039°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGray County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.9 / 100
Community Resilience24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 50 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 124 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 90 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 92 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 48 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 93 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 83 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 87 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 92 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 100 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 143 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 56 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 82 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 52 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 97 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 92 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 92 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 92 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 55 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 21 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 72 km 2
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 15 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 25 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 27 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 34 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 54 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 14 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 40 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 11 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 73 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 77 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 71 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 27 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 34 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 53 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 54 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 90 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 3 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 93 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 99 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 84 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 84 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 39 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 81 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 17 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 83 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Lefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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