Tahoka, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lynn County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,455
Population
1,032/sq mi density
$52,576
Median Income
$30,029 per capita
$113,400
Home Value
$170,948 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
164
Violent Crime/100K
286 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,576 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tahoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,095 ft (943 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1638°N, 101.7951°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lynn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Tahoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.7").