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Powderly, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,361 Population 187/sq mi density
$95,742 Median Income $41,622 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $272,305 Zillow
63°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
4.7 / 5.0
$95,742 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Powderly enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates33.8090°N, 95.4990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLamar County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

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

114 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 M4.5 128 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 98 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 145 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 126 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 74 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 82 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 147 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 117 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 114 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 105 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 150 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 116 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 103 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 36 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 33 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 21 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 19 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 68 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 76 km 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 75 km 1
May 23, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 63 km 0
May 14, 1969 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 78 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 95 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 95 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 100 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 68 km
2009 BULL 7,241 92 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 76 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 100 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 100 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 99 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,677 84 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 99 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Powderly has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.3").

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