Wildorado, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Oldham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
178 Population 76/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $19,601 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $340,160 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates35.2092°N, 102.2095°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOldham County County
Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International (AMA)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

45 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 M4.3 130 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 41 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 43 km
Mar 25, 1996 25 km WSW of Channing, Texas M3.5 57 km
Feb 18, 2006 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas M3.5 64 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 48 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 33 km
Jan 6, 2014 31 km E of Logan, New Mexico M3.3 79 km
Nov 30, 1993 29 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 104 km
Sep 29, 1993 30 km NNE of Nara Visa, New Mexico M3.3 101 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 43 km
Feb 4, 2010 23 km N of Adrian, Texas M3.3 49 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 41 km
May 10, 2021 13 km W of Channing, Texas M3.2 57 km
Apr 27, 1998 14 km SW of Boys Ranch, Texas M3.2 31 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 48 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 35 km
Jul 14, 1998 6 km WSW of Logan, New Mexico M3.0 116 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 124 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 18, 1982 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 9, 1971 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 88 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 72 km 0
May 29, 2001 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 2, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
May 9, 1982 EF3 14 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 46 km 0
Oct 11, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 96 km 3
May 15, 1957 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 13, 2021 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 57 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY DEUCE (145,907 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WINDY DEUCE 145,907 62 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 98 km
2011 CRAWFORD RANCH 27,493 66 km
2017 DUMAS COMPLEX 26,155 47 km
2022 LITTLE HIGHLINE 24,152 50 km
2011 WILLOW CREEK SOUTH COMPLEX 23,204 49 km
2006 FAIN PLANT FIRE 22,485 51 km
2006 CANADIAN 17,710 72 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 53 km
2011 SO CLOSE 17,102 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 16,755 76 km
2006 OLDHAM BOYS RANCH 14,332 53 km
2018 COUNTY LINE 14,126 52 km
2017 LIT RANCH 13,721 44 km
2006 VAN MEYER FIRE 13,011 80 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 67 km
2018 OLD MUDDY RD 11,146 31 km
2021 PARKER CREEK 10,933 49 km
2006 UNNAMED 10,795 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,298 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in

Wildorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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