Refugio, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Refugio County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,729
Population
1,738/sq mi density
$56,193
Median Income
$20,552 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$130,492 Zillow
$748
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
217
Violent Crime/100K
830 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,193 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,738/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3074°N, 97.2750°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Refugio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").