Medina, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,073 Population 2,301/sq mi density
$21,966 Median Income $16,728 per capita
$51,600 Home Value $376,996 Zillow
$574 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$21,966 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,600 home value, $574/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Medina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density2,301/sq mi
Coordinates26.9351°N, 99.2644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyZapata County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.8 / 100
Community Resilience0.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 148 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 132 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 1 131 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 256 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 153 km
2005 Emily Category 3 222 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 297 km
2003 Erika Category 1 255 km
1999 Bret Category 4 117 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 264 km
1983 Barry Category 1 245 km
1980 Allen Category 4 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 60 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 4 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 4 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 4 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 100 km 0
Apr 8, 1993 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 7, 1983 EF1 90 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 88 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 54 km 0
May 13, 2015 EF0 98 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF0 41 km 0
Jun 3, 2009 EF0 77 km 0
Apr 25, 2006 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 70 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 38 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF0 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMAC (19,449 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SMAC 19,449 90 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 94 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 93 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 86 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 22 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 60 km
2008 DANA 3,127 67 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 61 km
2005 2686 2,979 44 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 94 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 87 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 89 km
2021 JONES 2,178 85 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 92 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,633 82 km
2023 FLORIDA 1,514 79 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 74 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 60 km
2004 ROMAN COMPLEX 1,241 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
June 87°F (31°C) 2.6 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.8 in
August 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in

Medina has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 57°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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