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Laughlin AFB, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kinney County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,888 Population 296/sq mi density
$73,045 Median Income $31,577 per capita
$1,416 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
135 Violent Crime/100K 2,607 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,045 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Laughlin AFB has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,078 ft (329 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates29.3585°N, 100.7769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKinney County County
Nearest AirportDel Rio International (DRT)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.1 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 113 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 117 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 108 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 112 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 104 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 107 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 100 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 105 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 110 km
Aug 18, 2021 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M2.6 104 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 104 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 106 km
Jun 3, 2021 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas M2.6 81 km
Feb 16, 2021 5 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M2.5 100 km
May 7, 2021 22 km SE of El Indio, Texas M2.5 125 km
May 7, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 113 km
May 9, 2024 19 km E of El Indio, Texas M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Allen (1980, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1980 Allen Category 2 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 33 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 88 km 7
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 29 km 0
May 10, 1995 EF2 15 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 12 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 50 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 14 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 51 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 16, 1964 EF2 25 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 20 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF1 27 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF1 78 km 0
May 23, 1995 EF1 12 km 0
May 10, 1995 EF1 12 km 0
Oct 19, 1993 EF1 12 km 0
Oct 19, 1993 EF1 9 km 0
May 16, 1989 EF1 28 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF1 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 BROWN RANCH 17,881 78 km
2000 NUECES RIVER FIRE 5,576 78 km
2022 BURR 4,633 42 km
2008 HOLMES 3,331 43 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 59 km
2008 CARTA VALLEY 1,657 45 km
2009 BEAVER LAKE 1,554 92 km
2008 DEATON 1,336 97 km
2005 MILLENIUM RANCH 1,191 91 km
2020 MOODY 1,070 10 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,045 88 km
2006 CIRCLE K 1,045 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
July 90°F (32°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 80°F (26°C) 2.9 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Laughlin AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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