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Hidalgo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,250
Population
1,707/sq mi density
$53,667
Median Income
$20,485 per capita
$156,400
Home Value
$189,206 Zillow
$849
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,667 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1089°N, 98.2462°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Allen International (MFE) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 24 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0324 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 61°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.6").