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Sundown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,477
Population
972/sq mi density
$64,844
Median Income
$32,125 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$141,001 Zillow
$628
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
434
Violent Crime/100K
3,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sundown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,539 ft (1,079 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4575°N, 102.4908°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hockley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Sundown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").