Pearsall, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Frio County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,841 Population 1,350/sq mi density
$45,293 Median Income $21,529 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $161,000 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
256 Violent Crime/100K 900 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,293 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearsall has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation622 ft (190 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density1,350/sq mi
Coordinates28.8929°N, 99.0972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFrio County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.26"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.8 / 100
Community Resilience1.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

222 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 99 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 M4.5 104 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 105 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 121 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 95 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 107 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 109 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 105 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 103 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 80 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 105 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 105 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 108 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 109 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 95 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 130 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 108 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 277 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 176 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 295 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 217 km
1999 Bret Category 4 222 km
1980 Allen Category 2 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 119 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 14 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 85 km 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 21 km 3
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 92 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 32 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 82 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 88 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 68 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 53 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 93 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,171 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,411 95 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 83 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest

Pearsall has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (1.1").

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