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Washburn, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Carson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
306 Population 319/sq mi density
$62,308 Median Income $31,390 per capita
$134,600 Home Value $217,390 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,308 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Washburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,525 ft (1,074 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates35.1692°N, 101.5700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarson County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 92 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 33 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 33 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 123 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 60 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 106 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 20 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 150 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 33 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 38 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 20 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 102 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 137 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 94 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 80 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 100 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 18 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 33 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 67 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

740 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 312 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 58 km 16
May 15, 1957 EF4 82 km 21
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX (593,394 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 79 km
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 40 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 45 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 97 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 64 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 75 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 66 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 25 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 34 km
2021 NORTH 207 24,103 58 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 23 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 76 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 51 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 35 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 57 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 43 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 73 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 81 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 81 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Driest

Washburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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