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Santo, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Palo Pinto County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
272 Population 227/sq mi density
$101,705 Median Income $22,602 per capita
$149,500 Home Value $395,755 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 3,948 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$101,705 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Santo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates32.6056°N, 98.2138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPalo Pinto County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.9 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 105 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 43 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 42 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 68 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 127 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 71 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 88 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 125 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 66 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 99 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 119 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 90 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 121 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 123 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 114 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 73 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 101 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 121 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 72 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 2013 EF4 48 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 41 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 82 km 1
May 15, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 82 km 2
May 29, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 83 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 14 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 78 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 57 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 33 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 65 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 68 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 56 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 67 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 86 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 56 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 27 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 91 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 94 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 27 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 33 km
2011 JRM 8,870 99 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 87 km
2022 WHEAT FIELD 7,333 93 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 60 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 53 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 33 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,382 60 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in Driest

Santo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (1.5").

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