Woodson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Throckmorton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
538 Population 828/sq mi density
$66,435 Median Income $30,294 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $110,270 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,435 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $779/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation1,232 ft (376 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates33.0149°N, 99.0534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThrockmorton County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.3 / 100
Community Resilience89.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 7, 2025.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 90 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 93 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 138 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 141 km
Oct 3, 2023 18 km SW of Rotan, Texas M3.5 149 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 134 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 144 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 140 km
Jul 17, 2022 15 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.0 150 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 130 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 136 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 134 km
Apr 6, 2023 7 km W of Rotan, Texas M2.9 141 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km NNE of Graford, Texas M2.8 78 km
Nov 8, 2013 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas M2.8 129 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas M2.8 142 km
Nov 11, 2013 0 km SSW of Briar, Texas M2.8 141 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 137 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 136 km
Aug 15, 2024 16 km SW of Rotan, Texas M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,973 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 97 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 89 km 17
May 18, 1951 EF4 53 km 2
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 78 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 68 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 79 km 1
May 13, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 41 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 24 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 47 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 58 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 86 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 43 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 100 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 65 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 94 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 33 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 60 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 63 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 89 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 76 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 20 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 50 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 32 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 24 km
2011 JRM 8,870 14 km
2023 CAMPBELL 7,888 58 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Woodson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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