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Olton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lamb County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,568
Population
1,153/sq mi density
$44,219
Median Income
$24,534 per capita
$46,800
Home Value
$106,898 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
191
Violent Crime/100K
1,675 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,219 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,800 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Olton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1802°N, 102.1370°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Olton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").