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Big Lake, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reagan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,092 Population 1,294/sq mi density
$72,067 Median Income $27,011 per capita
$155,500 Home Value $166,559 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,067 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,682 ft (817 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,294/sq mi
Coordinates31.1941°N, 101.4534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyReagan County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 147 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 138 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 130 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 135 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 60 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 127 km
Aug 10, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.6 60 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 134 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 131 km
Jul 22, 2023 10 km SSE of Gardendale, Texas M3.5 118 km
May 22, 2021 11 km NE of Odessa, Texas M3.5 113 km
Feb 15, 2021 15 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.5 124 km
Mar 19, 2022 18 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 133 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 133 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 146 km
Aug 12, 2022 16 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 137 km
Jan 22, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 146 km
Jan 1, 2021 17 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.4 126 km
Oct 18, 2024 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 147 km
Feb 27, 2025 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

172 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 198 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 86 km 2
May 11, 1953 EF4 91 km 13
May 30, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 30, 1952 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 94 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF2 44 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF2 74 km 0
May 14, 1989 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GLASS (196,945 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GLASS 196,945 56 km
2006 COLE 39,436 75 km
2006 ROCKER B 37,361 40 km
2011 SUTTON 26,751 87 km
2020 HOLCOMBE RD 25,771 99 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 36 km
2011 DHR 21,345 85 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 77 km
2011 ENCINO 12,156 83 km
2011 SCOTT RANCH 10,755 36 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 67 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 61 km
2011 DHI 7,149 98 km
2019 190 EAST 7,091 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,810 43 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 14 km
2019 7D 5,402 48 km
2020 7D2 5,253 49 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 96 km
2019 OGLESBY 5,098 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Big Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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