Plains, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Yoakum County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,190
Population
793/sq mi density
$74,187
Median Income
$26,333 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$182,089 Zillow
$858
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,187 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $858/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,632 ft (1,107 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1883°N, 102.8215°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yoakum County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in |
Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.5").