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Texico, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
858 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$63,958 Median Income $27,729 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $164,267 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,958 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $916/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Texico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,144 ft (1,263 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates34.3892°N, 103.0507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCurry County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 142 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 126 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 103 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 128 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 133 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 120 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 113 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 136 km
Jun 28, 1995 15 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.8 132 km
Jun 7, 2020 11 km NE of Adrian, Texas M2.8 116 km
Aug 2, 2000 6 km WSW of Amarillo, Texas M2.7 138 km
Jul 1, 1990 18 km SE of Boys Ranch, Texas M2.7 143 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 83 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 133 km
Aug 11, 2023 24 km WSW of Channing, Texas M2.6 139 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 111 km
Sep 14, 2012 28 km ESE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 246 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 40 km 1
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 34 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
May 21, 1963 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 69 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 30 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 60 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 21, 2007 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIRE (44,942 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 TIRE 44,942 36 km
2018 206 40,247 88 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 60 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 61 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 94 km
2006 JET 13,889 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 37 km
1991 BIG 9,184 97 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 94 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 98 km
2016 KAISER 8 8,551 74 km
1990 CHUCKWAGON FIRE 8,287 82 km
1994 WOODS 6,016 54 km
2022 ARCH 5,849 42 km
2011 GARZA 5,635 93 km
1990 REDONDO 5,408 89 km
2007 BIG FIRE 5,167 69 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 62 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 84 km
2010 HOWARD 4,318 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Texico has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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