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Shallowater, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,935
Population
1,812/sq mi density
$79,848
Median Income
$33,984 per capita
$210,400
Home Value
$290,791 Zillow
$1,179
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,848 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,400 home value, $1,179/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shallowater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,308 ft (1,008 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6901°N, 101.9893°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Shallowater has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").