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Spring Branch, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
260 Population 127/sq mi density
$157,694 Median Income $50,982 per capita
$2,206 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 1,146 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$157,694 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Branch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates29.8763°N, 98.4085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyComal County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
0% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
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

217 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 M4.8 117 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 106 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 110 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 109 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 106 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 122 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 111 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 108 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 112 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 110 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 102 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 109 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 110 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 113 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 118 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 111 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 108 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 108 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 106 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 242 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 289 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 169 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 204 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 281 km
1980 Allen Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 44 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 30 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 38 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 95 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 66 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 55 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 24 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 64 km
2011 DOSS 1,860 89 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 53 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 70 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 66 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 37 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 57 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 65 km
2018 308 1,102 88 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Spring Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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