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Lipan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Erath County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
446 Population 421/sq mi density
$69,063 Median Income $37,103 per capita
$173,100 Home Value $491,973 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 5,962 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,100 home value, $1,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lipan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation923 ft (281 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates32.5187°N, 98.0471°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyErath County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 89 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 51 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 49 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 62 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 114 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 64 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 71 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 113 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 60 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 83 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 107 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 73 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 109 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 111 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 101 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 55 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 84 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 109 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 66 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

690 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 396 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 30 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 36 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 64 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 94 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 70 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 18 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 52 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 74 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 77 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 70 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 82 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 97 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 57 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 42 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 11 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 36 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 96 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 72 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 37 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 77 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 56 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 79 km
2011 CR 156 4,585 82 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 53 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest

Lipan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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