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Southwest Sandhill, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crane County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,174 Population 160/sq mi density
$71,618 Median Income $30,672 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $173,666 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 2,062 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,618 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Southwest Sandhill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,592 ft (790 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates31.5569°N, 102.9066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrane County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 148 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 147 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 124 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 109 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 121 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 144 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 129 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 144 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 89 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 138 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 139 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 103 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 133 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 128 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 134 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 102 km
Feb 22, 2023 western Texas M4.2 140 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 75 km 2
May 22, 1987 EF4 96 km 30
May 30, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 15 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 75 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 77 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 73 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 20 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRYING PAN RANCH (106,253 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 FRYING PAN RANCH 106,253 74 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 83 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 47 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 78 km
1993 JALTWO 13,332 88 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 25 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 73 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 96 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 89 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 24 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 75 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 12 km
2008 ANDREW COUNTY COMPLEX 5,010 99 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 22 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,953 86 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 24 km
2011 BATES FIELD FIRE 3,186 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 3,037 89 km
2010 304 2,918 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in

Southwest Sandhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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