Lipscomb, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lipscomb County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
70 Population 19/sq mi density
$82,200 Home Value $104,719 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lipscomb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates36.2215°N, 100.2621°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLipscomb County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.0 / 100
Community Resilience2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

871 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 21, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 142 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 141 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 140 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 139 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 79 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 139 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 139 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 32 km
Feb 13, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 139 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.0 140 km
Mar 2, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2015 19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 145 km
Jan 6, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 140 km
Sep 16, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Jan 8, 2016 16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 142 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 138 km
Mar 3, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Mar 8, 2017 10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma M3.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 230 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 55 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 45 km 6
May 23, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 63 km 1
May 26, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 54 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 6 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF3 22 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 25, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 1968 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 3, 1967 EF3 79 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 62 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 92 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 27 km
2024 CATESBY FIRE 83,975 42 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 98 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 69 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 91 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 92 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 62 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 49 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 50 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 33 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 23,123 93 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 81 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 9 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 62 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 74 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 98 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in

Lipscomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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