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Opdyke West, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
230 Population 1,000/sq mi density
$52,045 Median Income $29,648 per capita
$31,900 Home Value $142,231 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
434 Violent Crime/100K 3,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,045 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$31,900 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Opdyke West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,471 ft (1,058 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates33.5927°N, 102.3006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHockley County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

139 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 M5.1 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 140 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 149 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 148 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 131 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 130 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 130 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 147 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 149 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 134 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 148 km
Aug 22, 2023 31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 134 km
Aug 12, 2022 16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 146 km
Oct 18, 2024 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 133 km
Feb 27, 2025 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 134 km
Jan 22, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 134 km
Jul 25, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.3 149 km
May 25, 2025 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.3 133 km
Sep 25, 2023 31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.3 135 km
Jan 21, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

707 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 770 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 37 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 54 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 37 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 1 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 83 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 41 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 84 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 206 40,247 80 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 96 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 76 km
2017 303 9,601 30 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 43 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 41 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,004 83 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 95 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 51 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 29 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 38 km
1993 BRONCO 3,789 81 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,613 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 34 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 68 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 16 km
1993 FRAZE 2,934 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Opdyke West has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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