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Tierra Grande, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
92 Population 20/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,133 Violent Crime/100K 4,369 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,133 violent crimes/100K (198% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tierra Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation54 ft (16 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates27.7037°N, 97.5718°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNueces County County
Nearest AirportCorpus Christi International (CRP)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.08"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0356 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience86.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 138 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 145 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 146 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 135 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 145 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 148 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 143 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 145 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 27 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 48 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 146 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 138 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 144 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 148 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 147 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 149 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 113 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 145 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 1 173 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 139 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 104 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 72 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 136 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 120 km
2003 Erika Category 1 268 km
1999 Bret Category 4 85 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 289 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 277 km
1983 Barry Category 1 256 km
1980 Allen Category 5 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

342 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 24, 1970 EF3 25 km 1
May 16, 1969 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 5, 1965 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 24, 2002 EF2 6 km 1
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 30 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 29 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 28, 1976 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 55 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 17, 1968 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORREGA (54,575 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BORREGA 54,575 57 km
2011 SMAC 19,449 100 km
2020 SHOOTING RANGE 15,389 42 km
2012 6 MILE 12,272 43 km
2024 LAGUNA 24 12,147 43 km
2005 DAISY 10,556 44 km
2017 CANE 8,802 79 km
2022 VIB 7,817 99 km
2018 TRUST 6,648 71 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 90 km
2022 POLO 5,571 99 km
2009 TURTLE 5,457 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 88 km
1986 FIREWORKS 4,733 44 km
2008 POLARIS 4,624 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 78 km
2011 GUS CANALAS 4,316 65 km
2018 LIGHTNING14 4,241 54 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 94 km
2023 LAGUNA LARGA 3,850 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 85°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in

Tierra Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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