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Smyer, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
398 Population 498/sq mi density
$46,042 Median Income $29,362 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $132,694 Zillow
$980 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
49 Violent Crime/100K 835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,042 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $980/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Smyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,390 ft (1,033 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density498/sq mi
Coordinates33.5874°N, 102.1635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHockley County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 131 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 137 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 145 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 142 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 129 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 146 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 128 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 149 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 143 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 128 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 145 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 145 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 143 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 143 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 131 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 147 km
Jun 1, 2024 19 km N of Snyder, Texas M3.4 140 km
Aug 22, 2023 31 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 132 km
Jan 22, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 770 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 25 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 49 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 98 km 1
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 35 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 62 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 76 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 48 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 86 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 206 (40,247 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 206 40,247 92 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 84 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 84 km
2017 303 9,601 40 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 55 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 53 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 90 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,004 92 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 59 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 38 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 46 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 91 km
1993 BRONCO 3,789 93 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 58 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 43 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 76 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 28 km
1992 SAWYER 2,806 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Smyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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