Victoria, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Victoria County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
65,514 Population 1,762/sq mi density
$68,233 Median Income $31,867 per capita
$193,200 Home Value $218,636 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
363 Violent Crime/100K 1,933 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,233 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,200 home value, $1,170/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Victoria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density1,762/sq mi
Coordinates28.8285°N, 96.9860°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyVictoria County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.96"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0346 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

205 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 M4.8 107 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 88 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 102 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 102 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 111 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 89 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 100 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 98 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 103 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 102 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 102 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 102 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 98 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 99 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 99 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 87 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 97 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 120 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 211 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 34 km
2008 Ike Category 2 224 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 271 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 236 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 27 km
1999 Bret Category 4 218 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 265 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 196 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 284 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 174 km
1980 Allen Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 97 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 4 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 76 km 4
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 87 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 63 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 7, 1993 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 11, 1973 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATAGORDA B5 (7,817 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 MATAGORDA B5 7,817 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 65 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 69 km
2001 SAVANNAH S 3,866 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 75 km
2018 TXMAR-FY18-RX-MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI 3,024 78 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-MATAGORDA G5 2,924 83 km
2009 2009 MI A 5 2,844 78 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 65 km
2016 MATAGORDA ISLAND WUI FY 2016 2,794 83 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 61 km
2008 2009 MI B 7 2,608 75 km
1985 UNIT 32 2,553 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,537 77 km
2009 2009 C 10 2,504 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,483 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,468 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,462 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.5 in
August 85°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in

Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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