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Pampa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gray County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,735 Population 1,855/sq mi density
$53,458 Median Income $32,021 per capita
$95,800 Home Value $101,625 Zillow
$898 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
741 Violent Crime/100K 3,813 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,458 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,227 ft (984 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density1,855/sq mi
Coordinates35.5479°N, 100.9650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGray County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.9 / 100
Community Resilience24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 34 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 125 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 77 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 79 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 76 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 63 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 148 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 72 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 87 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 79 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 77 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 73 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 129 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 137 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 71 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 85 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 79 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 79 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 79 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

737 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 7 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 89 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 91 km 2
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 97 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 28 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 46 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 36 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 12 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 74 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 62 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 76 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 45 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 16 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 42 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 59 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 98 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 22 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 98 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 82 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 72 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 71 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 21 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 70 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 34 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 97 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in

Pampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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