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Ralls, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crosby County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,524 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$56,438 Median Income $24,308 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $80,104 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,438 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ralls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,110 ft (948 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,129/sq mi
Coordinates33.6788°N, 101.3846°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrosby County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.7 / 100
Community Resilience10.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 122 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 122 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 124 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 122 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 121 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 109 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 121 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 143 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 128 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 95 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 124 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 122 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 124 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 145 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 123 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 118 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 97 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 102 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 107 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 785 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 50 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 66 km 5
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 75 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 88 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 70 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 29 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 15 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 65 km 2
May 24, 1960 EF3 50 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 75 km 0
May 25, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 74 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 57 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 32 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 97 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 81 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 56 km
2018 62 5,994 87 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 94 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 91 km
2017 AEROMOTOR 4,852 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,794 88 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 43 km
2011 NUDING 3,555 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 54 km
2018 RON JAMES 3,116 49 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,030 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Ralls has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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