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Fabens, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · El Paso County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,704 Population 1,086/sq mi density
$42,524 Median Income $20,834 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $160,158 Zillow
$645 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 106 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,524 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $645/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fabens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,659 ft (1,115 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density1,086/sq mi
Coordinates31.5140°N, 106.1453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEl Paso County County
Nearest AirportEl Paso International (ELP)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0458 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)23.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.58 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience4.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on May 10, 2025.

Apr 30, 2011 54 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.6 92 km
Apr 28, 2011 57 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.4 96 km
May 17, 2011 56 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 94 km
May 2, 2011 57 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M4.2 98 km
May 2, 2011 58 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.2 96 km
May 7, 2011 68 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Mar 24, 2022 65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas M4.0 150 km
Apr 28, 2011 56 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Aug 7, 2022 53 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico M3.9 149 km
May 14, 2011 48 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 135 km
May 9, 2011 55 km SW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.9 94 km
May 3, 2011 65 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.8 102 km
May 27, 2010 22 km WSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.7 70 km
May 4, 2011 59 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.7 95 km
May 27, 2011 50 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.6 88 km
Apr 28, 2011 62 km S of Porvenir, Mexico M3.6 100 km
May 5, 2011 51 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.6 88 km
Feb 23, 1992 60 km SSW of Sierra Blanca, Texas M3.4 114 km
May 10, 2011 59 km SSE of Porvenir, Mexico M3.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 19 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF1 19 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 12, 1974 EF1 70 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 29, 1959 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 22, 2019 EF0 11 km 0
Jul 13, 2011 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2007 EF0 95 km 0
May 2, 2007 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 28, 2005 EF0 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 84 km 0
Jun 21, 1992 EF0 59 km 0
Sep 22, 1988 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 14, 1988 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 19, 1972 EF0 70 km 0
Jul 19, 1972 EF0 59 km 0
Jun 2, 1969 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ESCONDIDO (25,700 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 ESCONDIDO 25,700 74 km
2009 OROGRANDE 14,853 86 km
1994 HAT 14,842 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 14,645 97 km
2011 ABRAMS 12,786 97 km
2010 LONG CANYON 6,656 91 km
1990 UNNAMED 6,605 78 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,482 55 km
1993 MARTIN 5,290 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,579 60 km
1990 SOLADA 3,419 90 km
1993 UNNAMED 3,153 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,786 96 km
2009 ALAMO 2,178 62 km
2008 DRIPPING SPRINGS 2,162 99 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,144 87 km
2010 FT BLISS 2 2,070 88 km
2023 LOMA DESERT 2,028 42 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,856 92 km
2006 CENTENNIAL 1,845 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
February 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Fabens has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.1").

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