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Santa Clara, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
677 Population 297/sq mi density
$90,139 Median Income $42,194 per capita
$316,300 Home Value $487,954 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,139 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,139 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$316,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates29.5931°N, 98.1606°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComal County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

226 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 81 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 67 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 73 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 73 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 67 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 87 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 73 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 70 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 76 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 73 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 71 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 73 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 72 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 83 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 74 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 67 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 70 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 71 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 73 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 1 212 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 255 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 130 km
2008 Ike Category 2 296 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 165 km
1999 Bret Category 3 277 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 257 km
1980 Allen Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 52 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 43 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 36 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 37 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 35 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 18 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 74 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 91 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 90 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 39 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 95 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 90 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 66 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 93 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 75 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.9").

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