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Bandera, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bandera County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
599 Population 525/sq mi density
$34,879 Median Income $24,814 per capita
$132,500 Home Value $330,281 Zillow
$1,015 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
312 Violent Crime/100K 2,592 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,879 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bandera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates29.7251°N, 99.0743°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBandera County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience29.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 136 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 140 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 133 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 137 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 139 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 135 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 135 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 134 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 135 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 114 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 133 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 134 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 134 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 135 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 141 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 134 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 134 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Harvey Category 4 207 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 245 km
1980 Allen Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

226 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 40 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 70 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 74 km 3
May 6, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 56 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
May 28, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 41 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 49 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 72 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 60 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JAMES RIVER ROAD (3,918 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 96 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 97 km
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 67 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 51 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 58 km
2011 DOSS 1,860 69 km
2008 KERR COUNTY COMPLEX 1,775 65 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 85 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 81 km
2015 MK 1,311 85 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 83 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 94 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 37 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 94 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 28 km
2018 WALSTON 1,027 98 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in

Bandera has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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