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Terlingua, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brewster County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
138
Population
13/sq mi density
$45,969
Median Income
$25,725 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$157,370 Zillow
71°F
Avg Temperature
319 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Terlingua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2871°N, 103.5834°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brewster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Del Rio International (DRT) 160 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Terlingua has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 52°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.2").