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Scotland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Archer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
607 Population 77/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $30,977 per capita
$135,300 Home Value $207,427 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 1,306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,300 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates33.6473°N, 98.4688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArcher County County
Nearest AirportFrederick Regional (FDR)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.9 / 100
Community Resilience36.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 7, 2024.

Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 149 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 126 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 148 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 121 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 83 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 86 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 113 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 118 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 116 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 113 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 125 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 89 km
Jul 7, 2014 10 km SSW of Wilson, Oklahoma M3.2 104 km
Jul 7, 1998 10 km S of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 130 km
Feb 4, 2018 6 km N of Foster, Oklahoma M3.2 145 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 120 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

582 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 2,377 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 28 km 7
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 85 km 8
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 88 km 11
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 26 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 56 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF4 69 km 4
May 18, 1951 EF4 36 km 2
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 68 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 42 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 98 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 88 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 68 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 99 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 85 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 53 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 63 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 6 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 59 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 26 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 38 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 30 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 92 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 42 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 91 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 88 km
2011 JRM 8,870 78 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 31 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 100 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 50 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 60 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.2").

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