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Dilley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Frio County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,312 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$47,210 Median Income $22,144 per capita
$109,900 Home Value $144,202 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 1,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,210 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dilley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates28.6675°N, 99.1765°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFrio County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience1.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 109 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 137 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 116 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 117 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 135 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 104 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 119 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 122 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 117 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 115 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 93 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 117 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 117 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 114 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 94 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 120 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 105 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 114 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 121 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 258 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 183 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 277 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 222 km
1999 Bret Category 4 204 km
1980 Allen Category 3 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 87 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 19 km 5
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 45 km 3
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 97 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 10 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 12 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 6 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 18, 1965 EF2 97 km 0
May 18, 1965 EF2 97 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 42 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 88 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 27 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 34 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 70 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 72 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 73 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Dilley has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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