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Tahoka, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lynn County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,455 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$52,576 Median Income $30,029 per capita
$113,400 Home Value $168,439 Zillow
$965 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 610 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,576 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 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. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,095 ft (943 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates33.1638°N, 101.7951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLynn County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience25.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

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

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 115 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 87 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 115 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 89 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 116 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 113 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 94 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 113 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 102 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 113 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 116 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 87 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 87 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 117 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 114 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 98 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 84 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 101 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 116 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 36 fatalities, 698 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 44 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 95 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 81 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 2 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 81 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
May 5, 2019 EF2 13 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 19, 2013 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 16, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
May 5, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TOM (64,786 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TOM 64,786 98 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 54 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 94 km
2017 303 9,601 74 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 97 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,835 87 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 98 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 82 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 76 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 73 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 72 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 59 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 78 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,787 88 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in

Tahoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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