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Asherton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dimmit County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
654 Population 798/sq mi density
$22,985 Median Income $18,206 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $90,949 Zillow
$571 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
13 Violent Crime/100K 3,325 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$22,985 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $571/mo rent
F
Safety
1.3 / 5.0
13 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Asherton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation532 ft (162 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density798/sq mi
Coordinates28.4461°N, 99.7603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDimmit County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.6 / 100
Community Resilience5.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 36 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 54 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 135 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 54 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 58 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 51 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 119 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 127 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 110 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 56 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 61 km
Jun 3, 2018 8 km E of Christine, Texas M3.0 137 km
Jun 11, 2018 6 km E of Christine, Texas M2.9 135 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 133 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km SSE of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 130 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 97 km
Jan 16, 2015 5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 127 km
Mar 25, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 55 km
Aug 10, 1992 4 km NNW of Pleasanton, Texas M2.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 269 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 242 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 290 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 280 km
1999 Bret Category 4 222 km
1980 Allen Category 3 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 68 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 67 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 90 km 3
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 95 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 56 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 86 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 59 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 57 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 29 km 0
May 2, 1959 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 18, 1956 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 61 km 0
May 15, 2015 EF1 38 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF1 81 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF1 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 37 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 50 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 83 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 33 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 90 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 51 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 96 km
2018 MINE 1,224 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Asherton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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