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Toyah, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reeves County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 21/sq mi density
$51,400 Home Value $211,352 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Toyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,917 ft (889 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates31.3125°N, 103.7946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReeves County County
Nearest AirportLea County Regional (HOB)
101 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience2.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 122 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 73 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 53 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 51 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 72 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 80 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 71 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 131 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 85 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 73 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 66 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 67 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 39 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 84 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 55 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 37 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 63 km
Feb 13, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 69 km
Jul 23, 2024 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 71 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

129 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 160 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 36 km 30
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 12, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 30, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
May 22, 1992 EF2 46 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF2 32 km 0
May 17, 1962 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 19, 1961 EF2 42 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 21, 1960 EF2 99 km 0
May 30, 1955 EF2 89 km 0
May 5, 1955 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 21, 1954 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 13, 2020 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 29, 1999 EF1 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ROCK HOUSE 299,170 78 km
2008 HUGHES RANCH 42,410 96 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 46 km
2018 MCDANNALD 18,338 90 km
1993 MCIVOR FIRE 15,255 79 km
2012 LIVERMORE RANCH 14,001 84 km
1993 DONAHOE FIRE 13,827 76 km
2012 SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE 12,528 83 km
2011 TEJANO CANYON 11,759 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 11,008 86 km
2018 SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX 10,247 77 km
2009 JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA) 8,661 72 km
2009 MCELROY 8,308 44 km
2018 BEAR MTN 7,613 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,788 58 km
1993 UNNAMED 5,905 85 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 86 km
2009 DUNCAN 5,506 58 km
1993 UNNAMED 5,193 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Toyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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