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San Felipe, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,085 Population 130/sq mi density
$60,078 Median Income $27,784 per capita
$229,800 Home Value $374,870 Zillow
$1,429 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
752 Violent Crime/100K 3,087 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,078 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$229,800 home value, $1,429/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
752 violent crimes/100K (98% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
San Felipe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°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 (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation155 ft (47 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates29.7946°N, 96.1059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAustin County County
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional (SGR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience39.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 88 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 139 km
Mar 4, 2019 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas M3.0 137 km
Aug 19, 2022 11 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.9 149 km
May 17, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.9 150 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 103 km
Jun 16, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.8 143 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 90 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas M2.6 146 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 89 km
May 15, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 150 km
May 5, 2019 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 149 km
May 4, 2019 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 149 km
Jul 6, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 143 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 143 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 56 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 117 km
2020 Laura Category 4 271 km
2020 Delta Category 3 268 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 300 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 168 km
2008 Ike Category 2 104 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 160 km
2005 Rita Category 3 208 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 154 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 166 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 126 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 175 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 523 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 60 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 12 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 12 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 87 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 97 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 89 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 90 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 86 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 36 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 96 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 93 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 85 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 8 2,712 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,532 95 km
2024 SHNF COMP 39/40 RX 2,480 90 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in

San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.3").

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