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Tyrone, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Grant County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
664 Population 1,953/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $46,004 per capita
$176,100 Home Value $217,337 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$176,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tyrone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,743 ft (1,750 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,953/sq mi
Coordinates32.7099°N, 108.3027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (SAD)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 82 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 76 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 109 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 75 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 82 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 78 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 78 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 75 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 114 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 77 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 114 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 109 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 108 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 81 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 81 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 146 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 80 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 73 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 118 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 15 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 23 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 7 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 8 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 64 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 20 km 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 69 km
2012 WHITEWATER-BALDY 306,923 73 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 54 km
2003 DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) 113,956 59 km
2021 JOHNSON 95,808 56 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 52 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 79 km
2023 PASS 66,071 73 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 84 km
1993 BRUSH 39,349 57 km
2002 MIDDLE 37,096 83 km
2006 BEAR 34,703 84 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 69 km
2023 DIVIDE 26,614 95 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 66 km
2020 CUB 24,489 70 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 60 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 51 km
1997 LILLY 18,507 71 km
2000 BLOODGOOD 17,656 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in
February 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Tyrone has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.3").

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