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La Grulla, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,447 Population 1,539/sq mi density
$36,827 Median Income $15,614 per capita
$52,700 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
351 Violent Crime/100K 176 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,827 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,700 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
La Grulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation143 ft (44 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,539/sq mi
Coordinates26.2713°N, 98.6486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStarr County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.0 / 100
Community Resilience0.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 129 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 104 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 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 74 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 245 km
2010 Alex Category 2 242 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 88 km
2005 Emily Category 3 142 km
2003 Erika Category 1 159 km
1999 Bret Category 4 107 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 187 km
1983 Barry Category 1 150 km
1980 Allen Category 4 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 67 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 41 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 32 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 91 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 94 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 94 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 43 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 20 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 32 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 34 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 64 km
2021 KING 9,793 91 km
2022 VIB 7,817 93 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 94 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 93 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 87 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 64 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 99 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 68 km
2005 2686 2,979 58 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 92 km
2021 JONES 2,178 80 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 62 km
2022 755 1,846 87 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 65 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 85 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 88 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 62 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in

La Grulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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