Laguna Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
990 Population 6,188/sq mi density
$80,100 Home Value $259,008 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Laguna Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density6,188/sq mi
Coordinates26.0808°N, 97.2593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
Nearest AirportBrownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median61.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %27.0%
Unhealthy Days61

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0363 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2021.

Jun 28, 2021 96 km E of South Padre Island, Texas M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 231 km
2024 Francine Category 1 256 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 238 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 73 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 134 km
2010 Alex Category 2 193 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 36 km
2005 Emily Category 3 147 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 268 km
2003 Erika Category 1 88 km
1999 Bret Category 4 74 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 210 km
1983 Barry Category 1 77 km
1980 Allen Category 5 6 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 12, 1969 EF3 34 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 32 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 69 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 68 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 0 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 24 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 45 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF1 42 km 0
Apr 16, 1977 EF1 10 km 0
Sep 20, 1970 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 1, 1970 EF1 37 km 0
May 13, 1969 EF1 4 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF1 52 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 20, 1967 EF1 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYFIELD SOUTH (11,038 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 84 km
2022 POLO 5,571 95 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 91 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in

Laguna Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 61°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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