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Hondo, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Medina County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,508 Population 847/sq mi density
$58,773 Median Income $21,757 per capita
$215,800 Home Value $256,828 Zillow
$1,163 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
381 Violent Crime/100K 1,829 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,773 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,163/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
381 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hondo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density847/sq mi
Coordinates29.3542°N, 99.1618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMedina County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

207 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 M4.8 118 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 132 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 119 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 119 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 131 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 118 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 121 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 119 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 122 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 96 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 120 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 120 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 131 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 116 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 123 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 120 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 121 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 121 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Harvey Category 4 195 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 236 km
1999 Bret Category 3 271 km
1980 Allen Category 2 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

205 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 59 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 51 km 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 32 km 3
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 65 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 32 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 48 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 2 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 41 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 4, 1983 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GARVEN STORE COMPLEX (3,379 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 89 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 94 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 71 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 83 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 36 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Hondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.5").

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