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Uvalde, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Uvalde County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,344 Population 1,995/sq mi density
$50,967 Median Income $23,468 per capita
$131,600 Home Value $173,435 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
327 Violent Crime/100K 3,764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,967 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Uvalde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density1,995/sq mi
Coordinates29.2152°N, 99.7772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUvalde County County
Nearest AirportMaverick County Memorial International (EGP)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.4 / 100
Community Resilience5.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 148 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 84 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 105 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 97 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 97 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 98 km
Sep 10, 2014 7 km NNE of Charlotte, Texas M3.2 113 km
Jul 19, 2023 18 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 135 km
Jun 1, 2018 2 km SW of Christine, Texas M3.1 132 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 98 km
Jun 3, 2018 8 km E of Christine, Texas M3.0 141 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 96 km
Jun 11, 2018 6 km E of Christine, Texas M2.9 139 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km SSE of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 127 km
Aug 10, 1992 4 km NNW of Pleasanton, Texas M2.8 126 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 105 km
Jan 16, 2015 5 km NW of Jourdanton, Texas M2.8 119 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 103 km
Mar 6, 2024 20 km WSW of Poth, Texas M2.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Harvey (2017, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Harvey Category 4 248 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 288 km
1999 Bret Category 4 287 km
1980 Allen Category 2 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

113 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 69 km 5
Apr 24, 2007 EF3 89 km 7
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 60 km 3
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 6 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 60 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 42 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 87 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 2 km 0
May 6, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 73 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 48 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 26, 1968 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURR (4,633 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BURR 4,633 76 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 79 km
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 90 km
2008 HOLMES 3,331 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 91 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 55 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 54 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in

Uvalde has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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