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Bellmead, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,550 Population 1,529/sq mi density
$54,048 Median Income $26,570 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $148,057 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
915 Violent Crime/100K 5,917 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,048 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $1,054/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bellmead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation451 ft (137 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density1,529/sq mi
Coordinates31.6015°N, 97.0890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 140 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 138 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 99 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 138 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 98 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 97 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 133 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 94 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 141 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 100 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 138 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 139 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 101 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 136 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 92 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 139 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 276 km
2008 Ike Category 2 183 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 136 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 37 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 8 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 26 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 30 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 43 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 39 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 42 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 45 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 67 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 69 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 74 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 70 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 98 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 83 km
2011 C#491 3,616 36 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 89 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 73 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 80 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 73 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Bellmead has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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