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Lolita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
202 Population 79/sq mi density
71°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lolita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation34 ft (10 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates28.8325°N, 96.5388°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.1 / 100
Community Resilience31.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 130 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 145 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 131 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 143 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 141 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 145 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 141 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 147 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 142 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 129 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 142 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 144 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 111 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 140 km
May 28, 2021 3 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 55 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 82 km
2020 Delta Category 3 280 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 200 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 74 km
2008 Ike Category 2 186 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 278 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 193 km
2005 Rita Category 3 291 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 44 km
1999 Bret Category 4 231 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 224 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 153 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 243 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 136 km
1980 Allen Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

365 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 11, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 34 km 4
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 70 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 7, 1993 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 29, 1972 EF2 33 km 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 20, 1972 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 20, 1972 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATAGORDA B5 (7,817 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 MATAGORDA B5 7,817 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 84 km
2008 COW TRAP 2008 4,335 95 km
2017 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF 3,959 90 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 78 km
2009 ROAD PASTURE 2009 3,197 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 60 km
1992 SMITH MARSH 3,057 94 km
2006 CATTAILS 3,046 95 km
2018 TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI 3,024 77 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 2,924 86 km
2009 2009 MI A 5 2,844 79 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 78 km
2016 MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI FY 2016 2,794 86 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 73 km
2008 2009 MI B 7 2,608 68 km
1985 UNIT 32 2,553 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in

Lolita has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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