Nazareth, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Castro County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

262 Population 728/sq mi density

$75,000 Median Income $33,902 per capita

$208,600 Home Value $128,442 Zillow

57°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr

114 Violent Crime/100K 3,111 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$75,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$208,600 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

114 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.4 / 5.0

29.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nazareth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,756 ft (1,145 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	728/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5419°N, 102.1023°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Castro County County
Nearest Airport	Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 9.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	34.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.5 / 100
Community Resilience	1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	98 km
Dec 16, 2000	19 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.9	99 km
Mar 25, 1996	25 km WSW of Channing, Texas	M3.5	127 km
Feb 18, 2006	17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas	M3.5	129 km
Aug 14, 2023	15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.4	93 km
Jan 6, 2014	31 km E of Logan, New Mexico	M3.3	123 km
Feb 4, 2010	23 km N of Adrian, Texas	M3.3	115 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.3	98 km
Sep 24, 2003	10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.3	88 km
Aug 12, 2012	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.3	94 km
May 10, 2021	13 km W of Channing, Texas	M3.2	131 km
Apr 27, 1998	14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas	M3.2	105 km
Feb 15, 1997	14 km NE of Hedley, Texas	M3.2	148 km
Feb 2, 2015	15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas	M3.1	92 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	98 km
Mar 28, 2006	13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas	M3.0	94 km
Aug 7, 2000	Texas Panhandle region	M3.0	98 km
Aug 10, 2000	18 km N of Amarillo, Texas	M3.0	98 km
Feb 12, 1997	1 km N of Clarendon, Texas	M3.0	120 km
Jun 15, 2007	3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas	M2.9	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 412 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970	EF4	54 km	16
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	51 km	1
Apr 17, 1970	EF4	61 km	5
Jun 2, 1965	EF4	72 km	4
May 15, 1957	EF4	74 km	21
Apr 14, 2017	EF3	24 km	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 2, 1995	EF3	62 km	0
May 10, 1991	EF3	90 km	0
May 9, 1982	EF3	68 km	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	16 km	0
May 28, 1980	EF3	31 km	0
Apr 15, 1973	EF3	52 km	2
Apr 19, 1971	EF3	39 km	0
May 16, 1969	EF3	78 km	0
May 6, 1969	EF3	47 km	0
Oct 17, 1965	EF3	75 km	0
May 21, 1963	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 3, 1961	EF3	61 km	0
Oct 11, 1960	EF3	57 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2018	MALLARD	75,486	91 km
2017	DUMAS COMPLEX	26,155	97 km
2011	WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX	23,204	97 km
2011	CANYON	17,425	50 km
2006	PALO DURO EAST FIRE	11,434	65 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,085	73 km
2023	BENT WILLOW	7,734	97 km
2016	GREEN BACA	6,711	95 km
2023	BIG FIN FLATS	5,660	96 km
2007	BIG FIRE	5,167	91 km
2006	HWY 37	5,015	78 km
2011	OLYMPIA	4,600	89 km
2023	CHURCHILL	4,517	95 km
2010	CROSSBAR RX	4,301	99 km
2018	CROSS BAR RX	3,968	100 km
2011	HAPPY	3,966	22 km
2006	BIPPUS CHURCH	3,786	91 km
2022	MIDPOINT	3,736	98 km
2018	GLOVER	3,635	96 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,614	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	40°F (5°C)	0.6 in
March	47°F (9°C)	0.8 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	78°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	45°F (7°C)	0.8 in
December	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in

Nazareth has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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