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Stanton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Martin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,658 Population 1,336/sq mi density
$76,157 Median Income $39,346 per capita
$106,100 Home Value $235,432 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,058 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,157 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,100 home value, $1,232/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,336/sq mi
Coordinates32.1317°N, 101.7925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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

530 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 40 km
Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 128 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 128 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 29 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 126 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 125 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 123 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 126 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 21 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 125 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 126 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.9 146 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 36 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 121 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 127 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 136 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 50 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 45 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.8 146 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 34 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 19 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 34 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 22 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 48 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 58 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 52 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 27 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 85 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 16, 2009 EF2 28 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GLASS 196,945 87 km
2011 TOM 64,786 54 km
2006 COLE 39,436 98 km
2006 ROCKER B 37,361 91 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 57 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 98 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 82 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 46 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 70 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 51 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 35 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 68 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 38 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 43 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 88 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 24 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 85 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 42 km
2019 7D 5,402 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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