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Corpus Christi, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
317,383 Population 1,907/sq mi density
$66,325 Median Income $33,579 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $220,110 Zillow
$1,230 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
794 Violent Crime/100K 3,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,325 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $1,230/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
794 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Corpus Christi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area489.6 sq mi (1,268.0 km²)
Population Density1,907/sq mi
Coordinates27.7543°N, 97.1734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
Nearest AirportCorpus Christi International (CRP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0356 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 150 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 66 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 87 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 140 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 134 km
Jun 2, 2018 18 km NNW of Pawnee, Texas M3.0 147 km
Mar 4, 2019 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas M3.0 141 km
Sep 1, 2023 1 km NNW of Nordheim, Texas M2.9 138 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 150 km
Aug 18, 2023 3 km NNW of Nordheim, Texas M2.9 140 km
Jul 12, 2022 12 km WNW of Yorktown, Texas M2.8 149 km
Jun 24, 2019 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 132 km
Mar 25, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 147 km
Jan 26, 2019 12 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 133 km
Feb 9, 2020 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 132 km
Apr 24, 2019 8 km NNE of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 130 km
Jan 26, 2019 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 130 km
Aug 22, 2023 3 km NW of Nordheim, Texas M2.6 139 km
Sep 7, 2024 18 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.6 150 km
May 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 135 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 100 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 102 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 37 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 151 km
2008 Ike Category 2 293 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 299 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 98 km
2003 Erika Category 1 274 km
1999 Bret Category 4 98 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 251 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 238 km
1983 Barry Category 1 262 km
1980 Allen Category 5 149 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 63 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 33 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 44 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 20 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 54 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 81 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 17, 1968 EF2 87 km 0
May 9, 1968 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BORREGA 54,575 93 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 42 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 44 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 44 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 46 km
2017 CANE 8,802 85 km
2012 MATAGORDA B5 7,817 89 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 87 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 61 km
2009 TURTLE 5,457 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 60 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 46 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 53 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 58 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 65 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 95 km
2014 28 MILE 3,719 76 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in

Corpus Christi has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (1.1").

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