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South Fork Estates, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Hogg County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
181 Population 54/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
341 Violent Crime/100K 2,387 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
341 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
South Fork Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates27.2697°N, 98.7240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJim Hogg County County
Nearest AirportLaredo International (LRD)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.8 / 100
Community Resilience2.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively 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 Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 21, 2024.

Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 100 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 83 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 133 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 140 km
Sep 21, 2024 17 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.9 147 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 138 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 139 km
Feb 9, 2020 7 km N of Three Rivers, Texas M2.7 149 km
Jan 27, 2019 12 km NW of Three Rivers, Texas M2.6 147 km
Sep 7, 2024 18 km NE of Tilden, Texas M2.6 147 km
Jul 16, 2019 20 km SW of Fowlerton, Texas M2.5 123 km
Jun 1, 2024 10 km N of Tilden, Texas M2.5 144 km
May 14, 2024 11 km N of Tilden, Texas M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 292 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 262 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 103 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 190 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 125 km
2005 Emily Category 3 252 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 232 km
2003 Erika Category 1 256 km
1999 Bret Category 4 65 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 297 km
1983 Barry Category 1 241 km
1980 Allen Category 4 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

117 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 74 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 29, 1971 EF2 32 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 69 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 22, 1967 EF2 97 km 0
May 18, 1965 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 5, 1961 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 69 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 74 km 0
May 31, 2016 EF1 91 km 0
May 31, 2016 EF1 90 km 0
May 27, 2014 EF1 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BURNS RANCH FIRE 58,395 80 km
2022 BORREGA 54,575 72 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 13,175 81 km
2021 KING 9,793 77 km
2022 VIB 7,817 76 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 46 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 45 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 64 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 74 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 72 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 42 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 92 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 47 km
2008 DANA 3,127 9 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 44 km
2005 2686 2,979 59 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 47 km
2008 285 FIRE 2,820 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
July 87°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in

South Fork Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 58°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.8").

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