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Rancho Chico, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Patricio County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
48 Population 94/sq mi density
71°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 2,924 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rancho Chico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates28.0242°N, 97.4966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Patricio County County
Nearest AirportCorpus Christi International (CRP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.67"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.5 / 100
Community Resilience59.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 110 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 115 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 115 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 120 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 107 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 114 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 49 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 115 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 117 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 113 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 65 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 130 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 115 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 116 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 113 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 112 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 116 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 158 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 127 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 138 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 44 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 172 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 87 km
1999 Bret Category 4 119 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 260 km
1983 Barry Category 1 292 km
1980 Allen Category 4 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 58 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 44 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 18 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 35 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 24 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 58 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 20 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 29, 1972 EF2 97 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 89 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 72 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 73 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 73 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 63 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 74 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 61 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 50 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 96 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 86 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 68 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 93 km
2009 FLACA 3,366 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 56 km
2018 TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI 3,024 75 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 2,924 67 km
2009 2009 MI A 5 2,844 73 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
March 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Rancho Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (1.5").

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