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Moran, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Shackelford County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
192 Population 447/sq mi density
$51,944 Median Income $28,792 per capita
$42,000 Home Value $146,685 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,658 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,944 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,000 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,363 ft (415 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates32.5472°N, 99.1665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShackelford County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.6 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

119 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 M5.1 142 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 142 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 142 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 145 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 144 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 144 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 143 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 142 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 141 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 113 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 142 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 141 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 146 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 138 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
Jul 1, 2021 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 144 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 143 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 92 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 34 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 31 km 1
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 78 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 91 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 27 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 68 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 47 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 81 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 96 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 54 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 24 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 91 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 34 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 95 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 76 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 67 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 32 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 80 km
2011 JRM 8,870 67 km
2022 CREWS GAP 8,134 91 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 43 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 49 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Moran has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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