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New Deal, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
927 Population 398/sq mi density
$95,375 Median Income $29,890 per capita
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,285 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,375 median income, 0.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Deal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,300 ft (1,006 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates33.7323°N, 101.8445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLubbock County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 148 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 140 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 149 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 129 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 147 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 145 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 129 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 150 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 133 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 136 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 133 km
Feb 27, 2025 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 149 km
Aug 12, 2022 16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 148 km
Oct 18, 2024 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 148 km
Jun 1, 2024 19 km N of Snyder, Texas M3.4 128 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km NNW of Snyder, Texas M3.4 130 km
Aug 22, 2023 31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 148 km
Jan 22, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

762 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 841 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 21 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 32 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 34 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 96 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 27 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 36 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 32 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 89 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 51 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 64 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATADOR WEST (36,114 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 93 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 96 km
2017 303 9,601 74 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 86 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 81 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 75 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 92 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 80 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 73 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 63 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 84 km
2018 RON JAMES 3,116 90 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 60 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,787 97 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest

New Deal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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