City in Texas, United States

Amarillo

$200kMedian Home
343Days with 5+ hrs sun
73°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation200kCenter elevation3,668 ft
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Amarillo is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Potter County, though most of the southern half of the city extends into Randall County. It is the 17th-most populous city in Texas and the most populous city in the Texas panhandle. The estimated population of Amarillo was 203,729 as 2024, comprising nearly half of the panhandle's population. The Amarillo metropolitan area had an estimated population of 308,297 as of 2020.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain peaks in the warmer months. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. The air stays fairly dry through the year.

Four seasonsWarm-season rain5–15 inches annual snowBomb City, Rotor City, Yellow City
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Where It Is

Location Context
Amarillo, Texas
Latitude35.22°
Longitude-101.83°
Population200k
Center elevation3,668 ft

State Context

TexasU.S. state

Texas is the most populous state in the Southern United States. It borders the American states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, and New Mexico to the west. To the south and southwest, it has an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, along a natural boundary formed by the Rio Grande. Texas has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast.Wikipedia

Income tax: NoneAvg sales tax: 8.20%Property tax: 1.63%Official school data available

About the Region

South Central

The South Central region groups Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. It includes Gulf Coast communities, plains, uplands, and major metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, alongside smaller cities and rural places.

Humid coastal conditions do not describe the whole region, and inland temperature and rainfall patterns vary. Local housing, travel distances, and access to services differ as well. Use the city figures and monthly climate charts rather than treating one Texas metro as a model for the region.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age34 yrs
College Educated25%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home5%of workforce
Poverty Rate16%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,212/mo
Median rent
$200k
Median home price
Rent burden24% of income
Household Income
$61k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
56
Walk Score
40
School Rating
8.4/10
Internet
Fiber
80%
Cable
86%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
343
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

94% of the year
Avg High Temp
73°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Dry air
47% warm season / 49% cool season
Comfort Score
61/100
Good
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
14"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
10"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
37
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 47% · Winter 49% · Apr-Nov 39-53%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
4 days
per year with AQI > 100
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