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Helotes, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,372 Population 1,352/sq mi density
$129,884 Median Income $53,037 per capita
$382,400 Home Value $459,053 Zillow
$2,518 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 820 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$129,884 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $2,518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Helotes 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 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,352/sq mi
Coordinates29.5780°N, 98.6805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

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

223 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 99 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 99 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 95 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 94 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 99 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 101 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 96 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 95 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 96 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 95 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 78 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 95 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 94 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 98 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 97 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 97 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 95 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 95 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 100 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 261 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 299 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 166 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 204 km
1999 Bret Category 3 281 km
1980 Allen Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 2 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 74 km 3
May 6, 1969 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 15 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 20 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 38 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STEWAIT (3,696 ac, 1984).

Year Name Acres Distance
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 92 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 96 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 19 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 99 km
2011 DOSS 1,860 97 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 85 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 93 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 92 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 79 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 72 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 92 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 25 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in

Helotes has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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