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Mentone, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Loving County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12 Population 71/sq mi density
$206,250 Median Income $274,942 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$206,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,686 ft (819 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates31.7074°N, 103.5989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLoving County County
Nearest AirportLea County Regional (HOB)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 82 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 55 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 42 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 78 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 85 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 84 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 78 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 90 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 72 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 78 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 73 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 38 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 63 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 68 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 89 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 38 km
Jan 9, 2025 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 72 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 77 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 74 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

153 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 79 km 30
May 14, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 12, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 14 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 10 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 19 km 0
May 31, 1991 EF2 88 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF2 34 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 19, 1961 EF2 35 km 0
May 30, 1955 EF2 51 km 0
May 5, 1955 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF1 31 km 0
Sep 17, 2016 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 86 km
2011 LOOP 29,771 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 93 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 64 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 90 km
2009 MCELROY 8,308 92 km
1993 UNNAMED 5,905 97 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 72 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 46 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,953 23 km
1995 N BOUNDARY A 3,754 99 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,292 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,193 47 km
2011 APACHE MOUNTAIN 3,162 96 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,037 32 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,965 99 km
2010 304 2,918 76 km
2008 CRANE 2,831 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.4 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in

Mentone has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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