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Morse, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
317 Population 576/sq mi density
$64,100 Median Income $24,142 per capita
$77,700 Home Value $175,535 Zillow
$570 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 210 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,100 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Morse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,198 ft (975 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density576/sq mi
Coordinates36.0660°N, 101.4769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHansford County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.4 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

52 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 48 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 81 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 80 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 150 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 52 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 113 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 126 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 86 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 122 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 91 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 86 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 137 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 81 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 141 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 100 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 106 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 147 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 88 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 24 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 70 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 98 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 16 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 45 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 96 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 79 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 75 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 83 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 63 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 60 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 61 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 95 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 51 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 82 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 74 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 59 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 82 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 66 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 99 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 50 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 78 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 78 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 84 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 40 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 69 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in

Morse has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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