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Selma, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bexar County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,302 Population 2,256/sq mi density
$97,153 Median Income $43,427 per capita
$288,700 Home Value $287,816 Zillow
$1,796 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
158 Violent Crime/100K 2,140 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,153 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$288,700 home value, $1,796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Selma 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

Elevation750 ft (229 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density2,256/sq mi
Coordinates29.5865°N, 98.3153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBexar County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 83 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 74 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 76 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 76 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 74 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 88 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 77 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 75 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 79 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 76 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 69 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 76 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 76 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 84 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 80 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 78 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 74 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 75 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 75 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 76 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 1 226 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 269 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 139 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 176 km
1999 Bret Category 3 277 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 272 km
1980 Allen Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 189 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 37 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 31 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 21 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 33 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 19, 2012 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 7, 2002 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 19, 2002 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 89 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 93 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 88 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 98 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 26 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 95 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 86 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 99 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 66 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 90 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 60 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 40 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

Selma 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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