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La Victoria, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 858/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $34,095 per capita
$182,000 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
605 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.3% bachelor's degree or higher
La Victoria 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

Elevation264 ft (80 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density858/sq mi
Coordinates26.3478°N, 98.6295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStarr County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

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

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 112 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 118 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 69 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 239 km
2010 Alex Category 2 250 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 84 km
2005 Emily Category 3 150 km
2003 Erika Category 1 164 km
1999 Bret Category 4 99 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 195 km
1983 Barry Category 1 155 km
1980 Allen Category 4 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 24 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 87 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 89 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 89 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 43 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 22 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 33 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 27 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 25 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 56 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 96 km
2021 KING 9,793 83 km
2022 VIB 7,817 85 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 85 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 84 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 79 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 56 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 93 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 59 km
2005 2686 2,979 51 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 84 km
2021 JONES 2,178 71 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 54 km
2022 755 1,846 79 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 57 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 79 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 80 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in

La Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (0.6").

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