Orange Grove, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
833 Population 771/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $29,816 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $200,359 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
462 Violent Crime/100K 554 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $666/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
462 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Orange Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation196 ft (60 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates27.9562°N, 97.9386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
Nearest AirportAlice International (ALI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median51.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %48.6%
Unhealthy Days16

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0356 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 102 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 123 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 111 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 111 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 122 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 97 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 110 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 29 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 114 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 108 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 111 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 29 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 117 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 111 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 112 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 106 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 101 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 114 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 202 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 171 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 143 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 87 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 163 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 124 km
1999 Bret Category 4 97 km
1983 Barry Category 1 288 km
1980 Allen Category 4 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 113 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 46 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 40 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 27 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 44 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 25 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 2 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 16 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 22 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 67 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 97 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 74 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 88 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 87 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 88 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 88 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 94 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 71 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 96 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 99 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 99 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,726 78 km
2008 LAURELES 2,699 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
August 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in

Orange Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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