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San Saba, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Saba County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,125 Population 1,153/sq mi density
$47,045 Median Income $19,486 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $181,544 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 1,808 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,045 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
San Saba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,153/sq mi
Coordinates31.1974°N, 98.7194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Saba County County
Nearest AirportBrownwood Regional (BWD)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.2 / 100
Community Resilience26.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 3, 2015.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

283 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1976 EF5 67 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 2, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
May 30, 1976 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 19, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
May 13, 1975 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 28, 1958 EF3 79 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 9, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
Jan 15, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 12, 2014 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 12, 1999 EF2 35 km 0
Mar 3, 1992 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 28, 1991 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 97 km
1993 SAN SABA FIRE 12,896 24 km
2020 GATE 5 11,457 53 km
2015 EATON CEMETERY 10,441 49 km
2020 MAYS 9,736 37 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 12 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 94 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,490 27 km
2022 OAK MOTT 4,183 96 km
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 89 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 96 km
2020 BUFFALO CREEK 3,630 36 km
2022 RAMSEY 3,545 75 km
2015 LOG CABIN 3,391 30 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 44 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,133 39 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,928 35 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,917 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in

San Saba has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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