Quitaque, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Briscoe County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
359 Population 499/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $34,506 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $96,896 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $795/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Quitaque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,576 ft (785 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates34.3674°N, 101.0556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBriscoe County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 133 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 133 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 143 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 121 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 136 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 133 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 119 km
May 2, 2011 28 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.2 147 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 81 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 119 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 132 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 90 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 66 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 133 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 133 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 133 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 133 km
Apr 2, 2011 27 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.0 148 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 254 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 54 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 94 km 5
May 15, 1957 EF4 25 km 21
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 33 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 75 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 94 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 37 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 44 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 68 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 67 km 2
Jun 3, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 73 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 60 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 47 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 60 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 81 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 87 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 88 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 78 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 78 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 75 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 71 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 57 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 77 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 80 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 71 km
2018 62 5,994 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 34 km
2017 AEROMOTOR 4,852 62 km
2011 GOODWIN 4,851 95 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 48 km
2016 ROCKING CHAIR RANCH 4,314 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in Driest

Quitaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.9").

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