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Loop, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gaines County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
121 Population 34/sq mi density
$35,500 Median Income $23,833 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,272 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Loop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,259 ft (993 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates32.9142°N, 102.4147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGaines County County
Nearest AirportLea County Regional (HOB)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience0.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

403 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 65 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 76 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 91 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 87 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 96 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.8 135 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 61 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 62 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 85 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 147 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 141 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 93 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 60 km
May 22, 2021 11 km NE of Odessa, Texas M3.5 111 km
Feb 15, 2021 15 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.5 93 km
Jul 22, 2023 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas M3.5 109 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 92 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 94 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 602 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 85 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 34 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 66 km 0
May 17, 1954 EF3 89 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 19, 2013 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 98 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 10, 1997 EF2 22 km 0
Oct 27, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1991 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 91 km
2006 MCDONALD 92,790 88 km
2011 TOM 64,786 60 km
2000 VALENTINE COMPLEX 35,678 98 km
2008 STILES COMPLEX 27,841 86 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 83 km
2011 MARTIN 2 26,841 95 km
2009 238 24,831 93 km
1988 FORT 20,320 91 km
2006 BUCKEYE I 19,027 87 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 81 km
1989 WATTS 11,602 66 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 81 km
2008 483 FIRE 10,306 81 km
1998 BUCKEYE 9,844 93 km
2017 303 9,601 55 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 80 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 76 km
1993 MADDOX 2 8,274 84 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in

Loop has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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