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Waka, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hansford County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
105 Population 808/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 210 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Waka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density808/sq mi
Coordinates36.2816°N, 101.0441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHansford County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.4 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 48 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 101 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 121 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 119 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 113 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 96 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 123 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 128 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 128 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 121 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 145 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 124 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 149 km
Oct 13, 2017 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 134 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 146 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 121 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 121 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 121 km
Oct 25, 1999 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma M3.0 139 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 87 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF3 24 km 3
May 23, 2019 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 83 km 1
May 26, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 39 km 0
May 31, 1990 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 100 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 33 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF3 1 km 0
Mar 22, 1987 EF3 66 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 62 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 85 km
2017 PERRYTON 290,211 70 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 74 km
2017 RANKIN RANCH ROAD 37,706 46 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 80 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 100 km
2014 HIGGINS 28,466 97 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 95 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 78 km
2024 SLAPOUT FIRE 23,810 96 km
2011 LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX 23,028 62 km
2020 412 FIRE 22,069 65 km
2022 BEAVER RIVER FIRE 20,512 58 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 75 km
2017 BOWERS RANCH 13,532 48 km
2020 JACKALOPE 11,529 63 km
2016 CHISUM RANCH 10,851 46 km
1996 HIGHWAY 70 FIRE 10,314 44 km
1997 CANADIAN FIRE 9,774 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Waka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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