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Sabinal, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Uvalde County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
739 Population 621/sq mi density
$32,800 Median Income $21,144 per capita
$82,300 Home Value $188,092 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$32,800 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,300 home value, $581/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sabinal 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

Elevation954 ft (291 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density621/sq mi
Coordinates29.3213°N, 99.4695°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUvalde County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.4 / 100
Community Resilience5.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 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 M4.8 144 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 146 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 143 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 149 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 146 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 146 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 150 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 122 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 147 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 147 km
Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 109 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 141 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 149 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 149 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 125 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 147 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 145 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 4 222 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 263 km
1999 Bret Category 3 281 km
1980 Allen Category 2 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF4 60 km 5
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 80 km 2
Apr 29, 1975 EF3 40 km 3
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 95 km 1
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 55 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 19, 2006 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 24 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 4, 1983 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 86 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 80 km
2008 HOLMES 3,331 94 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 78 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 75 km
2006 CVFD NUMBER 70 1,177 29 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in

Sabinal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.2").

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