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Throckmorton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Throckmorton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
499 Population 301/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $31,934 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $110,270 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 2,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Throckmorton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,361 ft (415 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates33.1821°N, 99.1798°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThrockmorton County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.3 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 146 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 146 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 146 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 150 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 147 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 148 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 146 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 146 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 149 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 147 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 107 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 104 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 146 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 149 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 143 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 145 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 146 km
Jul 1, 2021 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 150 km
Jul 24, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.4 146 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

477 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 86 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 73 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 48 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 90 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 2022 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 99 km 1
May 13, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 43 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 37 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 18 km 3
May 16, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 57 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 95 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 78 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 23 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 79 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 76 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 88 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 30 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 81 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 88 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 58 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 93 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 93 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 93 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 37 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 28 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 19 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 90 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Throckmorton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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