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South Padre Island, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,852
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$61,578
Median Income
$67,367 per capita
$498,800
Home Value
$437,502 Zillow
$1,421
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,569
Violent Crime/100K
13,012 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,578 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$498,800 home value, $1,421/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,569 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Padre Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1205°N, 97.1707°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cameron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0363 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in |
South Padre Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.8").