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Indian Hills, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,779 Population 1,139/sq mi density
$27,019 Median Income $9,297 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $140,307 Zillow
$1,082 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
619 Violent Crime/100K 5,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,019 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density1,139/sq mi
Coordinates26.2111°N, 97.9191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWillacy County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.0 / 100
Community Resilience3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 11, 2014.

Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 267 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 262 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 44 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 189 km
2010 Alex Category 2 221 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 34 km
2005 Emily Category 3 147 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 284 km
2003 Erika Category 1 114 km
1999 Bret Category 4 80 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 200 km
1983 Barry Category 1 100 km
1980 Allen Category 5 38 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 44 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 34 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 46 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 35 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 32 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 77 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 67 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 31 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 53 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 40 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 41 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 63 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 64 km
2021 KING 9,793 78 km
2022 VIB 7,817 80 km
2022 POLO 5,571 70 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 78 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 60 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 77 km
2021 JONES 2,178 97 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 76 km
2022 755 1,846 81 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 75 km
2022 DEER 1,657 88 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 52 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 83 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 91 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,405 99 km
2008 281 1,308 81 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in

Indian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 61°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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