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Sheffield, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crockett County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
107 Population 120/sq mi density
$75,938 Median Income $42,751 per capita
$208,800 Home Value $99,596 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheffield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,144 ft (653 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates30.6859°N, 101.8224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrockett County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
90 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience15.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 112 km
Aug 10, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.6 112 km
Jul 22, 2023 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas M3.5 148 km
May 22, 2021 11 km NE of Odessa, Texas M3.5 144 km
Apr 3, 2025 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.4 115 km
Jan 30, 2020 western Texas M3.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2016 19 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 144 km
Jan 24, 2024 11 km N of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 140 km
Apr 4, 2015 19 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 145 km
Aug 4, 2015 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 149 km
May 24, 2021 37 km E of Balmorhea, Texas M3.3 149 km
Jul 31, 2019 9 km N of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 139 km
Feb 10, 2022 24 km W of Garden City, Texas M3.3 133 km
Feb 4, 2022 24 km SSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 132 km
Aug 23, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.3 113 km
Sep 8, 2023 7 km SSE of Midland, Texas M3.2 141 km
Sep 6, 2019 11 km N of Coyanosa, Texas M3.2 141 km
Jun 18, 2022 25 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.2 143 km
Jun 5, 2017 12 km NNW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.2 145 km
Jun 1, 2020 10 km ESE of Gardendale, Texas M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

104 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 21 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 67 km 2
Jun 2, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF3 43 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 21, 2011 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 29, 2009 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 10, 1965 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 10, 1962 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1960 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 2, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 2, 2023 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 15, 2007 EF1 56 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF1 62 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF1 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEATON COLE (167,598 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DEATON COLE 167,598 76 km
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 51 km
2008 PORTER 47,570 48 km
2011 SUTTON 26,751 50 km
2020 HOLCOMBE RD 25,771 54 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 69 km
2011 DHR 21,345 29 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 15 km
2014 MALONE 11,836 59 km
2011 SCOTT RANCH 10,755 97 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 21 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 20 km
2011 DHI 7,149 52 km
2019 190 EAST 7,091 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,810 54 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 65 km
2020 LONGFELLOW NINE MILE COMPLEX 5,780 91 km
2019 OGLESBY 5,098 94 km
2008 MACY 4,922 81 km
2020 ARROYO GRANDE 4,855 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Sheffield has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°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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