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Crystal City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zavala County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,241 Population 1,701/sq mi density
$38,598 Median Income $20,170 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $83,565 Zillow
$445 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,598 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $445/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal City 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

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density1,701/sq mi
Coordinates28.6907°N, 99.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyZavala County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

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

55 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 34 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 57 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 144 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 53 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 55 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 51 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 116 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 128 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 117 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 54 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 56 km
Jun 3, 2018 8 km E of Christine, Texas M3.0 138 km
Jun 11, 2018 6 km E of Christine, Texas M2.9 136 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 140 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km SSE of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 129 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 97 km
Jan 16, 2015 5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 124 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 68 km
Aug 10, 1992 4 km NNW of Pleasanton, Texas M2.8 134 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 294 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 247 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 286 km
1999 Bret Category 4 245 km
1980 Allen Category 3 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 61 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 57 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 76 km 3
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
May 24, 1981 EF2 61 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 59 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 81 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 19 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 54 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 99 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 60 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 1 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 57 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 63 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 93 km
2022 BURR 4,633 80 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 29 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 56 km
2018 MINE 1,224 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
February 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 83°F (29°C) 2.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 2.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Crystal City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.8").

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