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Stamford, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,902 Population 487/sq mi density
$42,121 Median Income $21,473 per capita
$62,400 Home Value $94,748 Zillow
$1,033 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,380 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,121 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,400 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stamford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,449 ft (442 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates33.0462°N, 99.5970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaskell County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience34.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 104 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 104 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 105 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 108 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 106 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 112 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 106 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 110 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 109 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 104 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 104 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 105 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 144 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 107 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 116 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 104 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 122 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 120 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 73 km 0
May 26, 1962 EF4 21 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 42 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 89 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 70 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 99 km 1
May 13, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 20 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 59 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 43 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 99 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 65 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 28 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 96 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 19 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 86 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 89 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 51 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 99 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 48 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 44 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 88 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 23 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 56 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 45 km
2011 JRM 8,870 51 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Stamford has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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