Encinal, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · La Salle County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
992 Population 2,307/sq mi density
$48,702 Median Income $16,471 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $115,296 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
388 Violent Crime/100K 1,165 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,702 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Encinal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,307/sq mi
Coordinates28.0405°N, 99.3545°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLa Salle County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.5 / 100
Community Resilience4.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 148 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 147 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 133 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 92 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 101 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 105 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 106 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 110 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 102 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 118 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 131 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 88 km
Jul 19, 2023 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.1 147 km
Feb 16, 2025 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jan 7, 2018 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 116 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 107 km
Feb 16, 2025 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.0 148 km
Feb 4, 2012 23 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.0 144 km
Mar 10, 2025 20 km WSW of Falls City, Texas M3.0 148 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 1 209 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 214 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 230 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 248 km
1999 Bret Category 4 162 km
1980 Allen Category 4 60 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 89 km 5
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 62 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 67 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 18, 1956 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 1 km 0
May 15, 2015 EF1 56 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 73 km 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 42 km 0
May 15, 1980 EF1 45 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 48 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 11, 1972 EF1 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 65 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 45 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 64 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 41 km
2008 DANA 3,127 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 56 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 56 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 52 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 46 km
2018 MINE 1,224 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Encinal has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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