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Socorro, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · El Paso County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
36,237
Population
1,643/sq mi density
$52,100
Median Income
$20,408 per capita
$131,200
Home Value
$204,119 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
858 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,100 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,200 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Socorro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1,114 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6385°N, 106.2574°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | El Paso International (ELP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 23.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.58 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Socorro has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.1").