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Matador, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Motley County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
727 Population 559/sq mi density
$73,417 Median Income $29,555 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $96,896 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 2,053 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,417 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Matador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,369 ft (722 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates34.0151°N, 100.8211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMotley County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.9 / 100
Community Resilience10.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 140 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 140 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 142 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 142 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 140 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 130 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 139 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 148 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 142 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 114 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 140 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 143 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 138 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 120 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 141 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 133 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 141 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 141 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 128 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 194 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 96 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 67 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 12 km 4
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 79 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 10 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 88 km 2
May 24, 1960 EF3 30 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 13, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF2 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SWENSON 136,789 92 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 57 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 8 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 81 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 86 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 33 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 63 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 80 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 69 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 72 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 78 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 93 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 95 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 32 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 85 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 62 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 42 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 79 km
2019 COPPER BREAKS 7,059 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Matador has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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