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Alpine, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jeff Davis County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,003 Population 1,243/sq mi density
$54,503 Median Income $34,893 per capita
$207,700 Home Value $245,102 Zillow
$901 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
199 Violent Crime/100K 598 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,503 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$207,700 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alpine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,243/sq mi
Coordinates30.3639°N, 103.6645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJeff Davis County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
139 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.2 / 100
Community Resilience17.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

629 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 32 km
Sep 1, 2022 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.4 144 km
Jul 28, 2021 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas M4.3 150 km
Jun 1, 2022 western Texas M4.3 141 km
Feb 28, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 142 km
Sep 2, 2022 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M4.1 140 km
Apr 15, 1995 10 km NW of Marathon, Texas M4.0 34 km
Apr 28, 2022 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 142 km
Apr 27, 2022 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas M4.0 142 km
Mar 3, 2024 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.9 142 km
May 22, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.9 142 km
May 10, 2023 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 138 km
Jul 12, 2023 39 km NW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 139 km
Aug 22, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 142 km
May 19, 2023 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 142 km
Sep 26, 2024 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas M3.8 139 km
Aug 26, 2017 50 km NNW of Ojinaga, Mexico M3.7 110 km
Feb 17, 2024 40 km W of Mentone, Texas M3.7 145 km
Sep 1, 2022 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas M3.7 142 km
Sep 26, 2024 39 km NW of Toyah, Texas M3.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

88 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 1987 EF4 71 km 30
May 4, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
May 23, 2010 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 21, 1960 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 29, 1999 EF1 39 km 0
May 24, 1992 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF1 79 km 0
May 11, 1989 EF1 76 km 0
May 7, 1981 EF1 45 km 0
Apr 30, 1974 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 28, 1973 EF1 84 km 0
May 13, 1972 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 25, 1964 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF1 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 1, 1954 EF1 85 km 0
May 31, 2019 EF0 55 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF0 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK HOUSE (299,170 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 ROCK HOUSE 299,170 39 km
2011 IRON MOUNTAIN 85,016 53 km
2011 SCHWARTZ FIRE 80,788 82 km
1998 CIBLO CREEK FIRE 51,763 85 km
2008 HUGHES RANCH 42,410 47 km
2000 UNNAMED 33,784 57 km
2011 ROPER 28,699 14 km
1989 UNNAMED 24,743 34 km
1990 CHINATI MOUNTAIN FIRE 22,736 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 20,724 78 km
2008 CATHEDRAL 19,342 28 km
2018 MCDANNALD 18,338 57 km
1993 MCIVOR FIRE 15,255 62 km
2012 LIVERMORE RANCH 14,001 59 km
1993 DONAHOE FIRE 13,827 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 12,589 81 km
2012 SPRING MOUNTAIN FIRE 12,528 71 km
2010 BRITE RANCH 12,291 78 km
2011 TEJANO CANYON 11,759 54 km
2009 ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN 10,650 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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