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Wellington, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collingsworth County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,008 Population 1,455/sq mi density
$49,545 Median Income $25,004 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $82,117 Zillow
$468 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 1,097 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,545 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $468/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,455/sq mi
Coordinates34.8538°N, 100.2140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollingsworth County County
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.6 / 100
Community Resilience3.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 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 M4.3 132 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 70 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 145 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 147 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 35 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 143 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 115 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 63 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 34 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 131 km
May 14, 2013 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas M2.9 112 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 83 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 104 km
Jul 6, 2019 12 km WNW of Leedey, Oklahoma M2.9 136 km
Feb 27, 2012 25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas M2.8 148 km
Aug 8, 2021 3 km N of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 70 km
Jun 26, 2024 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 138 km
Apr 26, 2013 3 km SE of Wheeler, Texas M2.8 63 km
Feb 19, 2011 10 km NW of Strong City, Oklahoma M2.7 111 km
Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 223 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 16 km 2
May 23, 2016 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
May 16, 2015 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 96 km 1
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 24 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 88 km 2
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 95 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 91 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 64 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 81 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 85 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 91 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 59 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 69 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 83 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 20 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 62 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 62 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 86 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 56 km
2016 I40 14,780 45 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 20 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 29 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 85 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 42 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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