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Paducah, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cottle County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
953 Population 631/sq mi density
$35,521 Median Income $26,647 per capita
$47,800 Home Value $69,339 Zillow
$300 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
618 Violent Crime/100K 618 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,521 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,800 home value, $300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
618 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Paducah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,869 ft (570 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates34.0140°N, 100.3037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCottle County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.5 / 100
Community Resilience12.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

193 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 M5.1 143 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 145 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 146 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 143 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 137 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 143 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 121 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 143 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 145 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 146 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 143 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 129 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 138 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 143 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 144 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 138 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 144 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 91 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 1, 1954 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 88 km 17
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 52 km 4
May 4, 2022 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 46 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 50 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 57 km 0
May 16, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF3 76 km 0
May 16, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 7, 1960 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 17, 1958 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SWENSON 136,789 71 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 61 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 54 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 54 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 20 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 90 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 61 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 33 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 36 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 37 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 40 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 86 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 96 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 93 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 23 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 38 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 86 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 26 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 9 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Paducah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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