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McCamey, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Upton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,550 Population 764/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $26,790 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $193,483 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
McCamey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,452 ft (747 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density764/sq mi
Coordinates31.1325°N, 102.2200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUpton County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.8 / 100
Community Resilience4.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 143 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 143 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 140 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 137 km
Apr 15, 1995 10 km NW of Marathon, Texas M4.0 143 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.9 141 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.8 140 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 144 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 79 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 129 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 146 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km WSW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 148 km
Jan 24, 2012 17 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 144 km
Aug 10, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.6 79 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 145 km
Sep 6, 2016 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.6 102 km
Nov 12, 1995 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 142 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 143 km
Jun 1, 1995 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.5 142 km
Feb 15, 2021 15 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 14 km 2
May 30, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 67 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF3 69 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 29, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 64 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 74 km 0
May 12, 1973 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1969 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HUCKABEE (84,897 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 53 km
2008 PORTER 47,570 72 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 100 km
2011 DHR 21,345 50 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 57 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 58 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 82 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 56 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 43 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 93 km
2011 DHI 7,149 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,810 95 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 83 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 61 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 74 km
2011 STEGALL 4,724 95 km
2011 PINON FIRE 4,372 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,164 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in

McCamey has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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