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Hilltop CDP (Frio County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Frio County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
565 Population 448/sq mi density
71°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
340 Violent Crime/100K 1,994 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hilltop CDP (Frio County) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates28.6938°N, 99.1761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFrio County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience1.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 109 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 136 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 116 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 116 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 134 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 103 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 118 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 121 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 116 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 114 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 92 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 116 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 116 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 113 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 94 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 120 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 105 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 115 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 120 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 120 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 1 260 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 183 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 279 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 222 km
1999 Bret Category 4 206 km
1980 Allen Category 3 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 90 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 16 km 5
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 42 km 3
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 73 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 47 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 95 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 13 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 11 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 8 km 0
May 23, 1966 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 18, 1965 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 91 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 29 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 36 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 73 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 75 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 76 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Hilltop CDP (Frio County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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