Matador, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Motley County County
3.9
/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
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,417 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $580/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0151°N, 100.8211°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Motley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in |
Matador has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").