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Rankin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reagan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,189 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $34,476 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $193,483 Zillow
$664 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rankin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,534 ft (772 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,122/sq mi
Coordinates31.2254°N, 101.9394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReagan County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 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

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

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 132 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 127 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 122 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 136 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 57 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 135 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 136 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 115 km
Sep 6, 2016 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.6 129 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 136 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 147 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 133 km
Aug 10, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.6 56 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 131 km
May 22, 2021 11 km NE of Odessa, Texas M3.5 84 km
Feb 15, 2021 15 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.5 117 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 132 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 131 km
Jul 22, 2023 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas M3.5 88 km
Feb 27, 2025 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 42 km 2
May 30, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF3 88 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 99 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 29, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 62 km 0
May 12, 1973 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GLASS 196,945 89 km
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 73 km
2008 PORTER 47,570 88 km
2006 ROCKER B 37,361 75 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 77 km
2011 DHR 21,345 62 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 63 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 64 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 75 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 77 km
2011 SCOTT RANCH 10,755 81 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 47 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 89 km
2011 DHI 7,149 65 km
2019 190 EAST 7,091 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,810 76 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 58 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 83 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Rankin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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