Sanderson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Terrell County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
678 Population 162/sq mi density
$50,921 Median Income $31,567 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $106,954 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,921 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates30.1508°N, 102.4079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTerrell County County
Nearest AirportDel Rio International (DRT)
104 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.7 / 100
Community Resilience4.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 28, 2025.

Apr 14, 1995 13 km NW of Marathon, Texas M5.7 92 km
May 14, 2015 84 km S of Sanderson, Texas M4.0 86 km
Apr 15, 1995 10 km NW of Marathon, Texas M4.0 89 km
Aug 5, 2023 10 km E of Study Butte, Texas M3.7 134 km
Nov 12, 1995 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 92 km
Jan 24, 2012 17 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 95 km
Sep 6, 2016 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.6 144 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km WSW of Marathon, Texas M3.6 86 km
Jun 1, 1995 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.5 92 km
Jan 30, 2020 western Texas M3.4 137 km
Aug 4, 2015 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 140 km
Apr 4, 2020 28 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas M3.3 130 km
Apr 4, 2015 19 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 137 km
May 24, 2021 37 km E of Balmorhea, Texas M3.3 127 km
Feb 17, 2011 11 km SSW of Marathon, Texas M3.3 86 km
Feb 4, 2022 24 km SSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 121 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Marathon, Texas M3.3 92 km
Oct 22, 2017 26 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 145 km
Feb 20, 2016 25 km W of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 148 km
Jul 31, 2019 9 km N of Coyanosa, Texas M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

80 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 2024 EF3 2 km 0
Sep 21, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2011 EF2 7 km 0
Apr 29, 2009 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 10, 1965 EF2 2 km 0
Jun 9, 1962 EF2 54 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 21, 1960 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 2, 2024 EF1 1 km 0
Jun 2, 2023 EF1 84 km 0
May 25, 1995 EF1 24 km 0
Jun 1, 1992 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 30, 1988 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 19, 1982 EF1 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IRON MOUNTAIN (85,016 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 IRON MOUNTAIN 85,016 76 km
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 58 km
2011 SCHWARTZ FIRE 80,788 41 km
2008 PORTER 47,570 40 km
2000 UNNAMED 33,784 72 km
2020 HOLCOMBE RD 25,771 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 24,743 90 km
2011 DHR 21,345 66 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 70 km
2008 CATHEDRAL 19,342 95 km
2014 MALONE 11,836 89 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 83 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 89 km
2011 DHI 7,149 69 km
2008 ROCKING JBH 7,004 91 km
2020 LONGFELLOW NINE MILE COMPLEX 5,780 21 km
1991 SHAKELFORD 5,586 90 km
2006 WEST 4,791 92 km
2011 STEGALL 4,724 20 km
2011 PINON FIRE 4,372 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in

Sanderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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