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Ranchette Estates, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
220 Population 367/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
1,107 Violent Crime/100K 5,075 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,107 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ranchette Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation35 ft (11 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates26.4844°N, 97.8220°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWillacy County County
Nearest AirportValley International (HRL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.63"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.0 / 100
Community Resilience3.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 25, 2010.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 136 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 242 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 233 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 22 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 166 km
2010 Alex Category 2 249 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 3 km
2005 Emily Category 3 178 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 252 km
2003 Erika Category 1 138 km
1999 Bret Category 4 48 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 231 km
1983 Barry Category 1 125 km
1980 Allen Category 5 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

145 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 69 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 48 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 63 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 6 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 5 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 53 km 0
May 13, 2023 EF1 72 km 1
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 20 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 52 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 69 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 58 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 4, 1997 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 47 km
2022 BORREGA 54,575 99 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 97 km
2022 HAYFIELD SOUTH 11,038 33 km
2021 KING 9,793 52 km
2017 CANE 8,802 74 km
2022 VIB 7,817 54 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 82 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 69 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 82 km
2022 POLO 5,571 39 km
2009 TURTLE 5,457 82 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 97 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 98 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 54 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 94 km
2014 28 MILE 3,719 81 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 94 km
2021 BAFFIN 3,223 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in

Ranchette Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (0.8").

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