Bigfoot, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

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929 Population 39/sq mi density
$380,000 Home Value $330,350 Zillow
72°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
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12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigfoot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation609 ft (186 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates29.0623°N, 98.8534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %47.5%
Unhealthy Days22

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

227 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 79 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 98 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 81 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 82 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 76 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 96 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 84 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 81 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 86 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 82 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 57 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 82 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 82 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 86 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 75 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 81 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 85 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 99 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 278 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 285 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 286 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 157 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 197 km
1999 Bret Category 4 230 km
1980 Allen Category 2 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 44 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 58 km 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 32 km 3
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 63 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 13 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 31 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 27 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 46 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 4, 1983 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 96 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 79 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 66 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 50 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 77 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 80 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in

Bigfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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