Laguna Vista, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,605 Population 746/sq mi density
$63,191 Median Income $46,366 per capita
$267,500 Home Value $259,008 Zillow
75°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 631 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,191 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$267,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Laguna Vista 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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates26.1059°N, 97.2963°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 M2.7 109 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 1 260 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 237 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 69 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 136 km
2010 Alex Category 2 196 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 34 km
2005 Emily Category 3 148 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 267 km
2003 Erika Category 1 90 km
1999 Bret Category 4 74 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 210 km
1983 Barry Category 1 79 km
1980 Allen Category 5 10 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 12, 1969 EF3 30 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 30 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 64 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 63 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 4 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 23 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 41 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF1 38 km 0
Apr 16, 1977 EF1 14 km 0
Sep 20, 1970 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 1, 1970 EF1 33 km 0
May 13, 1969 EF1 8 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF1 48 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF1 88 km 0
Aug 20, 1967 EF1 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 80 km
2022 POLO 5,571 91 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 87 km
2009 SAN CARLOS 2,849 99 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 89 km
2024 MILE MARKER 32 1,426 97 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 Vista 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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