Elm Creek, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Maverick County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,730
Population
1,318/sq mi density
$62,331
Median Income
$18,211 per capita
$116,500
Home Value
$224,051 Zillow
70°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,331 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elm Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 750 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7774°N, 100.4934°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Maverick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maverick County Memorial International (EGP) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in |
Elm Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.7").