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Silverton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Briscoe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
493 Population 488/sq mi density
$41,346 Median Income $48,566 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $107,179 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,346 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Silverton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,272 ft (997 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates34.4714°N, 101.3040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBriscoe County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 9.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 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

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 113 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 112 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 147 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 141 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 101 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 114 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 98 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 112 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 87 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 147 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 148 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 98 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 112 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 97 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 112 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 112 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 112 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 65 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 121 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 298 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 29 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 81 km 5
May 15, 1957 EF4 0 km 21
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 57 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 97 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 57 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 43 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 52 km 2
May 24, 1960 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 92 km 3
May 15, 1957 EF3 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 48 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 68 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 85 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 64 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 69 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 79 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 89 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 82 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 83 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 56 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 97 km
2018 62 5,994 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 59 km
2017 AEROMOTOR 4,852 87 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 40 km
2016 ROCKING CHAIR RANCH 4,314 88 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 70 km
2006 HARDIN FIRE 3,808 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,794 76 km
2020 MATADOR 3,762 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Silverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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