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Lackland AFB, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,650 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$110,833 Median Income $24,592 per capita
$2,109 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
374 Violent Crime/100K 6,450 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,833 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lackland AFB enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,568/sq mi
Coordinates29.3866°N, 98.6179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

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 78 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 83 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 75 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 75 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 82 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 80 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 77 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 77 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 77 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 76 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 76 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 75 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 79 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 76 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 76 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 84 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 74 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 1 254 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 282 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 149 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 189 km
1999 Bret Category 3 259 km
1980 Allen Category 2 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

293 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 85 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 22 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 65 km 3
May 6, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 9 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 20 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 16 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 67 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 21 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 16 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHRISTINE (2,946 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 75 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 36 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 95 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 81 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 33 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Lackland AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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