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Post, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Garza County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,552 Population 1,214/sq mi density
$40,606 Median Income $15,859 per capita
$53,000 Home Value $114,338 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
195 Violent Crime/100K 1,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,606 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,000 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Post enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density1,214/sq mi
Coordinates33.1909°N, 101.3815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarza County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.6 / 100
Community Resilience1.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
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 Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 82 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 107 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 82 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 105 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 84 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 81 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 81 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 105 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 69 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 80 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 86 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 89 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 85 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 109 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 61 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 82 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 84 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 116 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 105 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 63 km 26
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 78 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 50 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 89 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 79 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 37 km 0
May 1, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 12, 2005 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF2 94 km 0
May 12, 1994 EF2 86 km 0
May 7, 1991 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 75 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 81 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 98 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 25 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 86 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 98 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 60 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 11 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 76 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 66 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 55 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 44 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 35 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 19 km
2011 NUDING 3,555 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 20 km
2018 RON JAMES 3,116 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,030 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Post has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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