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Panhandle, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,613
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$86,354
Median Income
$45,225 per capita
$151,800
Home Value
$202,387 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
301
Violent Crime/100K
1,077 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,354 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Panhandle 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 21.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 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 Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,456 ft (1,053 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3463°N, 101.3805°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Panhandle has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.5").