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Petty, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 267/sq mi density
$100,605 Median Income $43,561 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
559 Violent Crime/100K 4,375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Petty enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates33.6054°N, 95.8034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLamar County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.5 / 100
Community Resilience44.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 131 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 133 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 104 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 131 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 49 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 79 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 138 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 142 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 127 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 135 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 101 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 144 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 134 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 106 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 90 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 812 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 62 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 53 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 5 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 17 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 21 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 68 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 55 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 87 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 71 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
May 23, 1981 EF3 83 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 89 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 85 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 84 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 98 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 60 km
2003 POPS 4,475 80 km
2022 VALLEY X RANCH FIRE 4,334 98 km
2009 HALF BANK 3,240 87 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,113 87 km
2022 KERNS RANCH FIRE 2,978 99 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 69 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 69 km
2011 CANEY CREEK 2,570 86 km
2017 MCGEE CREEK FIRE 2,491 86 km
2022 AUGUST CREEK FIRE 2,370 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,961 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,886 84 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,760 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in

Petty has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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