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McLean, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gray County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
855 Population 737/sq mi density
$44,934 Median Income $22,740 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $71,929 Zillow
$864 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,934 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McLean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,862 ft (872 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates35.2323°N, 100.6001°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGray County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.9 / 100
Community Resilience24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 78 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 133 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 112 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 111 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 41 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 119 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 100 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 119 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 104 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 111 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 29 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 99 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 111 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 41 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 111 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 111 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 143 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 23 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 116 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 2 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 43 km 2
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 39 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 52 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 17 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 68 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 44 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 30 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 64 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 40 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 87 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 100 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 67 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 16 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 63 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 78 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 65 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 90 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 27 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 99 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 67 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 15 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 73 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 64 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 30 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 79 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 50 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

McLean has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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