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Batesville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zavala County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,033 Population 174/sq mi density
$26,227 Median Income $14,357 per capita
$52,000 Home Value $95,264 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 4,771 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,227 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Batesville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation706 ft (215 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates28.9524°N, 99.6293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyZavala County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.6 / 100
Community Resilience4.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 147 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 131 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 148 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 68 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 91 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 85 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 84 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 86 km
Sep 23, 2024 16 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.3 147 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 94 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 86 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jan 3, 2021 13 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 148 km
Jan 7, 2018 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 139 km
Feb 16, 2025 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 140 km
Jul 19, 2023 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.1 130 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 108 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 110 km
Feb 4, 2012 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Harvey (2017, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Harvey Category 4 229 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 269 km
1999 Bret Category 4 255 km
1980 Allen Category 2 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

114 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 86 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 42 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 84 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 46 km 3
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 31 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 65 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 94 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 34 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 42 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 65 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 72 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 68 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 88 km
2022 BURR 4,633 89 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 62 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 90 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 73 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
February 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Batesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 54°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.9").

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