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Spearman, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,809 Population 1,338/sq mi density
$66,903 Median Income $34,992 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $125,562 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 244 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,903 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Spearman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,104 ft (946 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,338/sq mi
Coordinates36.1982°N, 101.1943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHansford County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.4 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 42 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 115 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 104 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 106 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 143 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 80 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 115 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 108 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 114 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 112 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 106 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 148 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 136 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 129 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 110 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 111 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 142 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 106 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 106 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 285 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 20 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 41 km 3
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 85 km 1
May 29, 2001 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 38 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 13 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 15 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 79 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 79 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 62 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 80 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 79 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 86 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 65 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 46 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 85 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 95 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 79 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 97 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 67 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 75 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 93 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 81 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 73 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 63 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 39 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 61 km
2016 CHISUM RANCH 10,851 43 km
1996 HIGHWAY 70 FIRE 10,314 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Spearman has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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