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La Minita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
231 Population 444/sq mi density
$65,900 Home Value $397,356 Zillow
77°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,346 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
La Minita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates26.5023°N, 99.0735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyZapata County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively 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 M4.4 137 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 120 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 M4.0 116 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 113 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 97 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 1 107 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 267 km
2010 Alex Category 2 276 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 127 km
2005 Emily Category 3 171 km
2003 Erika Category 1 207 km
1999 Bret Category 4 117 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 213 km
1983 Barry Category 1 199 km
1980 Allen Category 4 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 63 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 49 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 91 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 69 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 81 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 29, 1981 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF1 69 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF1 84 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF1 95 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 87 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 97 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 96 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 88 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 55 km
2008 DANA 3,127 98 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 59 km
2005 2686 2,979 35 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 96 km
2021 JONES 2,178 83 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 77 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 80 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 99 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 65 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 56 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 34 km
2022 LA PALOMA 1,214 51 km
2004 SAN ISIDRO 1,181 79 km
2022 MILLER 1,005 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
June 85°F (30°C) 2.5 in
July 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 2.2 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest

La Minita has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 59°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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