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Elm Creek, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Maverick County County
2.5
/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
312 sunny days/yr
128
Violent Crime/100K
2,993 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,331 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. 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 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in |
Elm Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.8").