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Palisades, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Potter County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
301
Population
538/sq mi density
$71,286
Median Income
$40,567 per capita
$217,900
Home Value
$188,926 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
754 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,286 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Palisades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,434 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0589°N, 101.8005°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Potter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.05 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Palisades has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.5").