Menard, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Menard County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,078 Population 523/sq mi density
$43,179 Median Income $28,545 per capita
$69,800 Home Value $190,166 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,179 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Menard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,877 ft (572 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density523/sq mi
Coordinates30.9184°N, 99.7837°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMenard County County
Nearest AirportSan Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.11"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.8 / 100
Community Resilience2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 2, 2024.

May 2, 2024 27 km E of Big Lake, Texas M2.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

193 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1999 EF4 71 km 1
May 18, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
May 14, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 2, 1979 EF3 42 km 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 48 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 30, 1952 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF2 64 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 15, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
May 28, 2016 EF2 65 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 58 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SAN SABA FIRE (12,896 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 SAN SABA FIRE 12,896 83 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 75 km
1993 MENARD FIRE 10,463 20 km
2015 EATON CEMETERY 10,441 73 km
2020 MAYS 9,736 70 km
2015 FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX 8,225 78 km
2011 OASIS 7,919 60 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 96 km
2015 HEAD OF THE RIVER RANCH 5,205 67 km
2005 TALPA 5,117 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,490 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,951 54 km
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 62 km
2019 ROCKING CHAIR RANCH 3,410 58 km
2015 LOG CABIN 3,391 78 km
2022 NETHERY ROAD 3,391 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,133 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,928 71 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,719 67 km
2008 BRIGGS 2,698 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Menard has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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