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Marfa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Jeff Davis County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,179
Population
1,345/sq mi density
$38,205
Median Income
$35,418 per capita
$217,600
Home Value
$293,888 Zillow
$395
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
297
Violent Crime/100K
416 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,205 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$217,600 home value, $395/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,698 ft (1,432 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3107°N, 104.0255°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jeff Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Midland International Air And Space Port (MAF) 156 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in |
Marfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.3").