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Sonora, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Sutton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,746 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$72,273 Median Income $28,386 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $167,541 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,273 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,122 ft (647 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates30.5707°N, 100.6418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySutton County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 2, 2024.

May 2, 2024 27 km E of Big Lake, Texas M2.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

91 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 27, 1964 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF1 65 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF1 97 km 0
Apr 9, 2008 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 15, 2007 EF1 58 km 0
May 31, 2005 EF1 96 km 0
May 31, 2005 EF1 94 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 8, 1997 EF1 32 km 0
Feb 20, 1997 EF1 31 km 0
May 29, 1996 EF1 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEATON COLE (167,598 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DEATON COLE 167,598 70 km
2011 SUTTON 26,751 76 km
2020 HOLCOMBE RD 25,771 85 km
2011 WILLIAMS 23,912 69 km
2015 BROWN RANCH 17,881 67 km
2014 MALONE 11,836 89 km
2011 SCOTT RANCH 10,755 91 km
1993 MENARD FIRE 10,463 77 km
2015 FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX 8,225 22 km
2011 OASIS 7,919 74 km
2019 190 EAST 7,091 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,810 68 km
2022 CHICO LANE 6,617 90 km
2000 NUECES RIVER FIRE 5,576 70 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 62 km
2019 OGLESBY 5,098 44 km
2008 MACY 4,922 67 km
2020 ARROYO GRANDE 4,855 29 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,164 86 km
2018 CR 205 3,975 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in Driest

Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.8").

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