Lockett, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wilbarger County County

1.3 /5.0

F Poor

268 Population 89/sq mi density

$65,400 Home Value $100,055 Zillow

63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr

217 Violent Crime/100K 2,786 property/100K

Overall

1.3 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

217 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lockett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,291 ft (393 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	89/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0826°N, 99.3738°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wilbarger County County
Nearest Airport	Frederick Regional (FDR) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (May) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.9 / 100
Community Resilience	66.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 6, 2024.

Apr 28, 1998	9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma	M3.9	117 km
Feb 8, 2002	8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma	M3.8	117 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	148 km
Nov 23, 1996	17 km NNW of Quail, Texas	M3.0	149 km
Apr 5, 1995	5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma	M3.0	128 km
Dec 1, 1995	11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma	M2.9	109 km
Mar 6, 2024	13 km ESE of Olney, Texas	M2.7	111 km
Apr 2, 2020	7 km NNE of Geronimo, Oklahoma	M2.6	107 km
May 19, 2005	11 km NNE of Hastings, Oklahoma	M2.5	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 2,274 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964	EF5	83 km	7
Nov 7, 2011	EF4	31 km	0
Apr 2, 1980	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	24 km	11
Apr 10, 1979	EF4	73 km	42
May 26, 1962	EF4	85 km	0
May 24, 1957	EF4	83 km	4
May 1, 1954	EF4	34 km	0
May 18, 1951	EF4	94 km	2
May 4, 2022	EF3	28 km	0
Apr 27, 2021	EF3	63 km	0
May 16, 2015	EF3	35 km	0
May 13, 2005	EF3	56 km	0
Apr 30, 2000	EF3	97 km	0
May 29, 1994	EF3	98 km	0
May 14, 1986	EF3	88 km	0
May 16, 1982	EF3	17 km	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	69 km	2
May 11, 1982	EF3	100 km	0
May 11, 1982	EF3	60 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FERGUSON (41,429 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	FERGUSON	41,429	98 km
2008	EIGHTY-TWO FIRE	31,611	84 km
2001	UNNAMED	28,633	93 km
2022	COCONUT	27,963	23 km
1996	TRIANGLE FIRE	25,553	53 km
2006	BUCKLE L 2	25,179	78 km
2012	TOWNLEY ROAD	24,139	92 km
2009	TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX	20,991	93 km
1996	BUCKLE L FIRE	20,089	72 km
1994	KING COUNTY FIRE	16,759	75 km
1996	WESTSIDE	16,723	94 km
2008	ARCHER CO	13,969	93 km
2011	WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX	12,118	59 km
2019	VIVIAN	11,825	49 km
2011	MILLER CREEK	10,888	78 km
2022	62 FIRE	9,804	84 km
1995	CR 359 FIRE	9,324	78 km
2000	CRATERLK-L	8,876	98 km
2019	BIRD RANCH	8,409	92 km
2011	COPPER BREAKS	7,918	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
April	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.6 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
November	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
December	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in

Lockett has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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