Lubbock, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
261,078
Population
1,823/sq mi density
$60,487
Median Income
$34,629 per capita
$197,900
Home Value
$212,039 Zillow
$1,137
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
830
Violent Crime/100K
2,694 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,487 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,900 home value, $1,137/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
830 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lubbock 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,241 ft (988 m) |
| Area | 123.6 sq mi (320.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5619°N, 101.8889°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Lubbock has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").