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Lockney, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Floyd County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,602 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$58,333 Median Income $26,732 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $107,179 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 2,053 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,333 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lockney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,279 ft (999 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates34.1231°N, 101.4425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFloyd County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 145 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 146 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 140 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 143 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 150 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 150 km
Jun 1, 2024 19 km N of Snyder, Texas M3.4 146 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 135 km
Aug 8, 2010 20 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.4 147 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas M3.4 150 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 145 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 131 km
Jun 27, 2023 14 km N of Snyder, Texas M3.3 150 km
Jan 29, 2008 21 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.3 147 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 145 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 124 km
May 2, 2011 28 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.2 132 km
Apr 18, 2021 18 km NNW of Snyder, Texas M3.1 146 km
Oct 9, 2010 23 km N of Snyder, Texas M3.1 142 km
Mar 1, 2011 19 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

735 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 868 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 77 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 59 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 51 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 70 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 41 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 55 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 98 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 32 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 57 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 29 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 89 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 54 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 82 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 89 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 91 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 86 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 90 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 99 km
2018 62 5,994 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 72 km
2017 AEROMOTOR 4,852 91 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 81 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,794 78 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 92 km
2020 MATADOR 3,762 95 km
2018 GLOVER 3,635 69 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,614 57 km
2011 HORNETS TANK 3,467 68 km
2018 RON JAMES 3,116 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Lockney has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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