Sullivan City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,919 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $15,286 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $127,023 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $618/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sullivan City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density1,092/sq mi
Coordinates26.2752°N, 98.5644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStarr County County
Nearest AirportMc Allen International (MFE)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.0 / 100
Community Resilience0.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 30, 2016.

Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 109 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 67 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 238 km
2010 Alex Category 2 240 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 80 km
2005 Emily Category 3 142 km
2003 Erika Category 1 154 km
1999 Bret Category 4 103 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 188 km
1983 Barry Category 1 144 km
1980 Allen Category 4 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 53 km 0
May 5, 1991 EF2 29 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF2 83 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 99 km 0
May 23, 1970 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1967 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 1, 1962 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 7, 1956 EF2 99 km 0
Jan 26, 1950 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 30, 2011 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 16, 2007 EF1 34 km 0
Apr 30, 2003 EF1 13 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 25 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF1 24 km 0
Jun 14, 1994 EF1 28 km 0
Sep 16, 1988 EF1 87 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 58 km
2021 KING 9,793 85 km
2022 VIB 7,817 88 km
2017 HOPPER 7,150 91 km
2022 BLANKET 5,823 90 km
2008 ENCINO 3,979 81 km
2021 NORTH JONES 3,541 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,389 65 km
2011 KING RANCH 3,075 92 km
2008 JONES RANCH 2,998 68 km
2005 2686 2,979 61 km
2009 HOPPER 2,929 89 km
2021 JONES 2,178 78 km
2010 ENCINITOS RANCH 1,967 59 km
2022 755 1,846 82 km
2011 ENCINITOS 1,748 61 km
2009 STILLMAN 1,466 78 km
2023 ELECTRIC SLIDE 1,410 83 km
2008 SAN RAFAEL RANCH 1,407 61 km
2005 BORREGO 1,392 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
June 88°F (31°C) 3.1 in
July 89°F (31°C) 2.0 in
August 89°F (32°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 85°F (29°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in

Sullivan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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