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Citrus City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
2,740 Population 1,317/sq mi density
$98,000 Home Value $154,972 Zillow
$991 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 3,551 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Citrus City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,317/sq mi
Coordinates26.3279°N, 98.3922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHidalgo County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0324 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.7 / 100
Community Resilience0.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 125 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 299 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 286 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 49 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 220 km
2010 Alex Category 2 242 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 62 km
2005 Emily Category 3 151 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 292 km
2003 Erika Category 1 148 km
1999 Bret Category 4 89 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 196 km
1983 Barry Category 1 136 km
1980 Allen Category 5 51 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

112 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 32 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 42 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 23 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 93 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 63 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 31 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 22 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 12 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 14 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 13 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 17 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 71 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 29, 1981 EF1 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 45 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 95 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 86 km
2021 KING 9,793 71 km
2022 VIB 7,817 74 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 82 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 82 km
2022 POLO 5,571 86 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 68 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 64 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 74 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 67 km
2005 2686 2,979 67 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 81 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 89 km
2021 JONES 2,178 70 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 49 km
2022 755 1,846 69 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Citrus City has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 58°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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