Why visit Kirby
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Sam Houston and Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Kirby
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kirby
Kirby is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,142 people in the city. It is an enclave of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area. Founded as an agricultural settlement along the Southern Pacific railroad, the city was transformed into a suburban community upon its incorporation in 1955.
From the Wikipedia article Kirby, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Fort Sam Houston
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Military base in San Antonio, Texas, United States
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Bexar County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
El Rodeo De Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
5510 Interstate 10 East, San Antonio
Where to stay2
History
Kirby was founded as an agricultural community by German immigrants in the early 1900s. Its name derived from the Kirby yard of the Southern Pacific Railroad that crossed through the town. In 1920, the population was around 18 people, made up of mostly farmers. At this time, German was a commonly spoken language.
In the 1950s, the composition of the city shifted from mostly agricultural to military as individuals settled in homes to commute to work at Randolph AFB. The population grew to 600 at this point, and German was less commonly spoken. In 1955, the city was incorporated. A two-year-long drought began in 1957, which ultimately caused many farm failures. Unable to make a profit, the farmers decided to sell their land to the city. Homes and roads were constructed on the purchased land, and the city was further transformed into the suburban area it is today.
From the History section of Kirby, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Basis San Antonio - Northeast Campus
School · 5.7 mi
11542 Wayland Way, San Antonio
Basis San Antonio Pri - Northeast Campus
School · 5.7 mi
11550 I 35 Frontage Rd, San Antonio
Driscoll Northwood Presbyterian Day School
School · 4.4 mi
518 Pike Rd, San Antonio
Map of Kirby
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Antonio Incarnate Word (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bexar County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-03-05: Duke Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- China Grove 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Converse 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Olmos Park 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Live Oak 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- San Antonio 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Universal City 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Randolph AFB 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Castle Hills 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Selma 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Schertz 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pecan-nuts-on-tree, This image was originally posted to Flickr by Dobbi at https://flickr.com/photos/78223339@N00/15025997 . It was reviewed on 7 April 2007 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the..., CC BY 2.0
- Quad01a, Chitrapa at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, USA, U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons, Public domain
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