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Pyote, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
96 Population 76/sq mi density
$191,700 Home Value $180,842 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pyote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,624 ft (800 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates31.5381°N, 103.1225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWard County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.9 / 100
Community Resilience12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 141 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 127 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 140 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 101 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 89 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 124 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 146 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 132 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 124 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 89 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 137 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 124 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 118 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 83 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 119 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 82 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 114 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 136 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 108 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 89 km 2
May 22, 1987 EF4 80 km 30
May 20, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 23 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 92 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 59 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 11 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF2 36 km 0
May 12, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 3, 1969 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 10, 1962 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 79 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 98 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 67 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 98 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 82 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 41 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,788 96 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 36 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 85 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 23 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 8 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,953 69 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 41 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,292 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,193 88 km
2011 BATES FIELD FIRE 3,186 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,037 74 km
2010 304 2,918 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in

Pyote has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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