Amarillo, TX GIS Map
Amarillo is a city in Potter County, Texas, with a population of about 200,393. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Potter County
- Population
- 200,393
- Elevation
- 3,670 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2220, -101.8313
- ZIP codes (27)
- 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106 …
- Land area
- 103.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Amarillo, TX
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 of 2024, comprising nearly half of the panhandle's population. The Amarillo metropolitan area had an estimated population of 308,297 as of 2020.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Amarillo
GIS Data for Amarillo, TX
The Amarillo map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Amarillo without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Amarillo Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
201,885
Households
79,741
Median household income
$65,912
Median age
35.1 years
Median home value
$196,900
Median gross rent
$1,092/mo
Owner-occupied homes
59.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
Below poverty level
15.8%
Land area
103.6 sq mi
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
County
Amarillo Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
190,695
April 2020 (estimates base)
200,414
July 2024 estimate
203,729
Change 2010-2020
+5.1%
Change 2020-2024
+1.7%
Photos of Amarillo
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Amarillo
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Amarillo.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Marvin Jones FB And Mary Lou Robinson US Courthouse | 205 SE 5th Ave, 79101 | Owned | 62,743 | — |
| Amarillo National | 500 S Taylor St, 79101 | Leased | 18,799 | Dec 2034 |
| Amarillo National | 500 S Taylor St, 79101 | Leased | 18,799 | Mar 2036 |
| Amarillo National | 500 S Taylor St, 79101 | Leased | 18,799 | Sep 2030 |
| Ibm Building Tx2224 | 7201 W Interstate 40, 79106 | Leased | 15,501 | Oct 2039 |
| Ibm Building Tx2224 | 7201 W Interstate 40, 79106 | Leased | 15,501 | Oct 2031 |
| 4750 Canyon Drive | 4750 Canyon Drive, 79109 | Leased | 11,808 | Jul 2034 |
| First Bank Southwest | 600 S Tyler St, 79101 | Leased | 7,024 | Oct 2041 |
| 8375 Amarillo Blvd | Amarillo Blvd E, 79107 | Leased | 3,583 | Mar 2034 |
| Amarillo Terminal Bldg | Amarillo International Airport 10801 Airport Blvd, 79111 | Leased | 2,624 | Jun 2042 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Amarillo
General soil map unit at the city center: Pullman
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 26.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Pullman75%
Mollisols · Torrertic Paleustolls
- Pullman12%
Mollisols · Torrertic Paleustolls
- Estacado6%
Mollisols · Aridic Paleustolls
- Randall4%
Vertisols · Ustic Epiaquerts
- Spur2%
Mollisols · Fluventic Haplustolls
- Olton1%
Mollisols · Aridic Paleustolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Amarillo
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Amarillo, Tx weather station, elevation 3,587 ft, 7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 93°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 25°F
Annual precipitation
19.7 in
Annual snowfall
17.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 52 | 56 | 65 | 72 | 81 | 90 | 93 | 91 | 84 | 73 | 61 | 52 |
| Avg low °F | 25 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip. in | 0.71 | 0.53 | 1.27 | 1.45 | 2.27 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.86 | 1.69 | 1.75 | 0.75 | 0.71 |
| Snow in | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Amarillo
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Potter County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 90.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- HailVery High
- TornadoRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- DroughtRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Amarillo FAQ
What county is Amarillo in?
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Amarillo, Texas is located in Potter/Randall County.
What is the population of Amarillo?
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Amarillo has a population of about 200,393, making it the number 15 of the 100 Texas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Amarillo?
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The elevation of Amarillo is approximately 3,670 feet (1,119 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Amarillo?
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ZIP codes for Amarillo include 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109, 79110, 79111, 79114, 79116, 79117, 79118, 79119, 79120, 79121, 79124, 79159, 79166, 79168, 79172, 79174, 79178, 79185, 79189.
What time zone is Amarillo in?
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Amarillo is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Amarillo from Austin?
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Amarillo is about 417 miles from Austin, the capital of Texas, in a straight line.
How far is Amarillo from Houston?
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Amarillo is about 533 miles from Houston, the largest city in Texas listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Amarillo?
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Cities near Amarillo include Clovis, NM (96 miles); Guymon, OK (103 miles); Portales, NM (111 miles); Lubbock, TX (114 miles); Liberal, KS (136 miles).
Local notes for Amarillo, TX
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