Turkey, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
231 Population 282/sq mi density
$49,464 Median Income $32,677 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $114,206 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,464 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Turkey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,344 ft (714 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates34.3939°N, 100.8953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHall County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.5 / 100
Community Resilience3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 139 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 139 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 134 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 126 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 143 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 139 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 125 km
May 2, 2011 28 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.2 148 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 71 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 124 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 134 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 80 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 62 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 139 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 139 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 139 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 140 km
Apr 2, 2011 27 km SW of Jayton, Texas M3.0 149 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 113 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 227 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 65 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 38 km 21
May 25, 1955 EF4 91 km 2
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 31 km 4
May 23, 2016 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 38 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 33 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 82 km 2
Jun 3, 1965 EF3 81 km 0
May 24, 1960 EF3 72 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 62 km 0
May 15, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX (90,808 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 100 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 63 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 47 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 49 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 94 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 67 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 99 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 72 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 97 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 78 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 72 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 62 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 59 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 46 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 97 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 85 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 67 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 60 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 88 km
2018 62 5,994 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in Driest

Turkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.9").

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