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Loving, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Young County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
142 Population 72/sq mi density
$81,797 Median Income $42,458 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
249 Violent Crime/100K 2,083 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,797 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
249 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Loving enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,277 ft (389 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates33.2578°N, 98.5219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYoung County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 7, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 51 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 55 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 98 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 148 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 92 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 146 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 150 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 138 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 119 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 133 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 97 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 101 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 147 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 88 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 141 km
Apr 5, 2006 12 km SSW of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.0 144 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 91 km
Jul 11, 2023 10 km S of Wilson, Oklahoma M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 2,175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 71 km 7
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 64 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 99 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 28 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 97 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 29 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 89 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 45 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 10 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1962 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 8, 1961 EF3 39 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 53 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 83 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 74 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 24 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 50 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 88 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 93 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 87 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 29 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 32 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 53 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 69 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 79 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 52 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 73 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 79 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 80 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 78 km
2011 JRM 8,870 51 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in

Loving has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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