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O'Brien, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
108 Population 216/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $13,179 per capita
$45,600 Home Value $90,012 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
O'Brien enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,574 ft (480 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates33.3802°N, 99.8438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience34.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

203 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 M5.1 102 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 102 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 104 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 106 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 104 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 105 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 104 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 110 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 96 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 103 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 103 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 104 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 104 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 105 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 103 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 114 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 111 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 103 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 103 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 85 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 66 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 24 km 0
May 1, 1954 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 15 km 17
May 2, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 42 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 80 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 97 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF3 63 km 0
May 16, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 63 km 1
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 1 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 87 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 90 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 31 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 73 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 29 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 42 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 73 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 66 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 77 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 60 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 42 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 35 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 80 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 88 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 45 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 52 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 31 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 86 km
2011 JRM 8,870 78 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest

O'Brien has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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