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Aquilla, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
106 Population 379/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,162 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Aquilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates31.8539°N, 97.2196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHill County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.0 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 71 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 146 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 122 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 115 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 113 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 69 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 112 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 70 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 124 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 115 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 106 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 115 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 68 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 63 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 114 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 72 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 110 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 205 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 35 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 34 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 80 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 52 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 0 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 45 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 74 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 15 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 60 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 23 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 18 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 65 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 86 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 79 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 99 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 74 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 84 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 82 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 56 km
2011 C#491 3,616 54 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 95 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 94 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 78 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 79 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 85 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 91 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 79 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Aquilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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