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La Presa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Webb County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
210 Population 420/sq mi density
$53,095 Median Income $29,828 per capita
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 3,859 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,095 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Presa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates27.3995°N, 99.4325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebb County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0409 ppm
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.10 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 140 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 142 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 140 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 148 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 144 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 147 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 118 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 146 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 149 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 144 km
May 7, 2021 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas M2.5 130 km
May 7, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 142 km
May 9, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 141 km
Jul 16, 2019 20 km SW of Fowlerton, Texas M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 168 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 246 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 190 km
2005 Emily Category 3 277 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 282 km
1999 Bret Category 4 136 km
1983 Barry Category 1 294 km
1980 Allen Category 4 12 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 58 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 14 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 73 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 50 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 4 km 0
May 13, 2015 EF0 61 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF0 65 km 0
Apr 25, 2006 EF0 95 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 61 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 40 km 0
Apr 4, 2004 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 5, 2003 EF0 90 km 0
May 17, 2002 EF0 59 km 0
May 2, 2000 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,175 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 89 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 97 km
2008 DANA 3,127 66 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 96 km
2005 2686 2,979 91 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 71 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 68 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 98 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 89 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 89 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 91 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 97 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 93 km
2018 MINE 1,224 68 km
2004 SAN ISIDRO 1,181 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
June 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 2.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in

La Presa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 58°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.7").

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