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Spur, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dickens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
746 Population 466/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $27,455 per capita
$55,600 Home Value $96,008 Zillow
$661 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Spur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,282 ft (696 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates33.4766°N, 100.8502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickens County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively 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

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 81 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 81 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 83 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 83 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 81 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 70 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 80 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 137 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 89 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 81 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 84 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 54 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 84 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 79 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 129 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 60 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 82 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 143 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 569 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 98 km 26
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 86 km 17
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 72 km 4
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 65 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 97 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 30 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 27, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 2, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 64 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 64 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 23 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 55 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 42 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 75 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 79 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 29 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 78 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 76 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 98 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 61 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 70 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 50 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 62 km
2018 62 5,994 69 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 42 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Spur has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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