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Schertz, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
43,128 Population 1,302/sq mi density
$96,633 Median Income $41,418 per capita
$292,100 Home Value $311,683 Zillow
$1,593 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,320 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,633 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$292,100 home value, $1,593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Schertz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²)
Population Density1,302/sq mi
Coordinates29.5633°N, 98.2509°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComal County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 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

225 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 79 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 69 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 72 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 72 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 68 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 85 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 75 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 72 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 66 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 72 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 71 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 80 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 76 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 73 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 68 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 70 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 220 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 262 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 133 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 169 km
1999 Bret Category 3 274 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 266 km
1980 Allen Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 190 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 43 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 34 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 27 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 46 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 25 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 27 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 30 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 84 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 95 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 91 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 97 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 33 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 97 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 90 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 69 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 94 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 66 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in

Schertz has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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