Slaton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,811
Population
1,076/sq mi density
$54,380
Median Income
$23,584 per capita
$86,400
Home Value
$145,578 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
516
Violent Crime/100K
1,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,380 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
516 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaton 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. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,082 ft (939 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4455°N, 101.6509°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in |
Slaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.7").