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Valentine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jeff Davis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
107 Population 218/sq mi density
$30,833 Median Income $23,547 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $293,888 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 809 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Valentine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,435 ft (1,352 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates30.5886°N, 104.4953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJeff Davis County County
Nearest AirportEl Paso International (ELP)
139 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,048 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 115 km
May 4, 2025 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M5.4 118 km
Mar 26, 2020 41 km W of Mentone, Texas M5.0 133 km
Feb 15, 2025 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas M5.0 123 km
Jul 21, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.9 122 km
Feb 18, 2025 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.7 125 km
Jun 1, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 125 km
Mar 25, 2022 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.6 120 km
Apr 30, 2011 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.6 122 km
Aug 11, 2022 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 122 km
Mar 17, 2021 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.5 119 km
Jun 25, 2021 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.4 120 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 125 km
Apr 28, 2011 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.4 117 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 123 km
Mar 5, 2022 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 120 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 116 km
Jun 6, 2022 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M4.3 126 km
Jul 28, 2022 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico M4.2 121 km
May 2, 2011 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 90 km 30
Jul 29, 1999 EF1 49 km 0
Oct 1, 1954 EF1 3 km 0
Mar 19, 2017 EF0 82 km 0
May 22, 2015 EF0 100 km 0
Apr 13, 2013 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 20, 2007 EF0 94 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 54 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 4 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 61 km 0
Apr 3, 2004 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 5, 2003 EF0 80 km 0
Sep 13, 2002 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 53 km 0
Jul 28, 1999 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 4, 1997 EF0 10 km 0
Aug 26, 1996 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 9, 1995 EF0 90 km 0
May 26, 1995 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 8, 1992 EF0 92 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 54 km
1998 CIBLO CREEK FIRE 51,763 71 km
2008 HUGHES RANCH 42,410 37 km
2011 ROPER 28,699 93 km
1990 CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE 22,736 74 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 59 km
2018 MCDANNALD 18,338 29 km
1993 MCIVOR FIRE 15,255 32 km
2012 LIVERMORE RANCH 14,001 29 km
1993 DONAHOE FIRE 13,827 29 km
2005 UNNAMED 12,589 71 km
2012 SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE 12,528 23 km
2010 BRITE RANCH 12,291 42 km
2011 TEJANO CANYON 11,759 39 km
2009 ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN 10,650 99 km
2018 SCENIC LOOP COMPLEX 10,247 34 km
2009 JEFF DAVIS COMPLEX (LAST CHANCE MESA) 8,661 84 km
2009 MCELROY 8,308 61 km
2011 MIND 8,020 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 7,765 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in

Valentine has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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