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Oilton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Hogg County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
108 Population 76/sq mi density
$39,250 Median Income $23,156 per capita
73°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 3,859 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,250 median income, 6.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oilton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation832 ft (254 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates27.4693°N, 98.9672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJim Hogg County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.8 / 100
Community Resilience2.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 114 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 94 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 121 km
Jan 25, 2019 13 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 122 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 133 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 110 km
Jun 24, 2019 9 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 142 km
Mar 25, 2023 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.8 149 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 143 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 120 km
Feb 9, 2020 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 140 km
Jan 26, 2019 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 142 km
Apr 24, 2019 8 km NNE of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 143 km
Feb 14, 2025 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.7 141 km
Jan 26, 2019 12 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jan 27, 2019 12 km NW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.6 135 km
Sep 7, 2024 18 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.6 133 km
Feb 28, 2025 18 km SSW of Charlotte, Texas M2.6 140 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nicholas (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Nicholas Category 1 279 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 136 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 201 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 158 km
2005 Emily Category 3 276 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 239 km
2003 Erika Category 1 287 km
1999 Bret Category 4 95 km
1983 Barry Category 1 273 km
1980 Allen Category 4 19 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 41 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 6 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 71 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 1965 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF2 73 km 0
May 27, 2014 EF1 95 km 0
May 27, 2014 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 2, 2010 EF1 35 km 0
May 24, 2009 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 20, 2005 EF1 98 km 0
Sep 20, 1996 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 8, 1993 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 14, 1983 EF1 46 km 0
Jun 6, 1983 EF1 80 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 27 km 0
May 22, 1977 EF1 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BORREGA 54,575 96 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 65 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 78 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 77 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 89 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 97 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 67 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 75 km
2008 DANA 3,127 25 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 73 km
2005 2686 2,979 80 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 79 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 37 km
2011 FM2508 FIRE 2,540 95 km
2022 GROOVE 2,299 27 km
2021 JONES 2,178 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in

Oilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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