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O'Donnell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dawson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
524 Population 609/sq mi density
$50,875 Median Income $32,060 per capita
$57,900 Home Value $168,439 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,900 home value, $690/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
O'Donnell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,046 ft (928 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates32.9652°N, 101.8308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDawson County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

483 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 65 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 112 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 112 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 67 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 112 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 138 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 109 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 72 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 110 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 100 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 109 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 111 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 66 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 99 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 65 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 113 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 111 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 142 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 79 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 549 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 65 km 26
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 83 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 72 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 23 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 67 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 19, 2013 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 16, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 64 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 10, 1997 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOM (64,786 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TOM 64,786 77 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 70 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 94 km
2017 303 9,601 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 58 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 96 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 65 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 87 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 93 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 77 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 74 km
2011 BOYKEN 4,866 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 83 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 77 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 69 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in

O'Donnell has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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