Olton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lamb County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,568
Population
1,153/sq mi density
$44,219
Median Income
$24,534 per capita
$46,800
Home Value
$111,621 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,219 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,800 home value, $840/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in |
Olton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.6").