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Poteet, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,876 Population 1,662/sq mi density
$57,434 Median Income $20,478 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $232,718 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
170 Violent Crime/100K 2,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,434 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Poteet 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 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density1,662/sq mi
Coordinates29.0373°N, 98.5728°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

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

222 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 52 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 71 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 54 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 54 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 69 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 50 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 56 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 58 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 54 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 54 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 29 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 55 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 55 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 49 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 54 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 58 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 57 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 57 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 72 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 252 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 259 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 277 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 130 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 292 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 170 km
1999 Bret Category 4 220 km
1980 Allen Category 2 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

281 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 67 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 59 km 3
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 38 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 57 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 87 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 30 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 26 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTULLA (8,419 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 COTULLA 8,419 94 km
2022 LOS ANGELES 6,287 71 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 35 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 74 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in

Poteet has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (1.2").

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