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Wolfforth, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,189 Population 1,273/sq mi density
$92,143 Median Income $36,794 per capita
$245,000 Home Value $265,158 Zillow
$1,430 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
55 Violent Crime/100K 973 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,143 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolfforth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,273/sq mi
Coordinates33.5090°N, 102.0051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHockley County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 122 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 127 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 149 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 133 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 149 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 137 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 148 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 129 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 121 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 129 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 150 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 139 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 119 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 129 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 126 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 120 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 128 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 130 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 750 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 11 km 26
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 55 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 46 km 4
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 55 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 48 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 78 km 2
May 16, 1969 EF3 65 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 17, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 3, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 12, 1960 EF3 97 km 3
May 24, 1957 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF3 38 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KILLOUGH (35,447 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 68 km
2008 BORDEN COUNTY COMPLEX 11,276 97 km
2017 303 9,601 51 km
2011 FATHERS DAY 8,947 70 km
2006 FM 214 CR 210 8,848 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,004 99 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 75 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 55 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,587 96 km
2011 SPADE RANCH 3,904 55 km
2011 MIDDLETON 3,792 75 km
2011 WHITEFACE 3,743 74 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 60 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,167 84 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 44 km
1992 SAWYER 2,806 100 km
2009 COBB RANCH 2,614 50 km
2010 GRASS 3 2,587 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in

Wolfforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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