Lake Dunlap, Texas
Lake Dunlap is a community of 1,411 people in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Why visit Lake Dunlap
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lindheimer House and Sophienburg Museum and Archives.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Lake Dunlap
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Dunlap
Lake Dunlap is a census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Dunlap had a population of 1,981. It is part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Dunlap, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Lindheimer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas
Sophienburg Museum and Archives
Museum · 3.4 mi
Museum in New Braunfels, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
History
Residential development of the lakeside community dates back to the 1970s. The population has steadily increased from around 200 in 1980, to 500 in 1990, 1,000 in 2000, and 1,934 in 2010.
From the History section of Lake Dunlap, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Discipline Alternative Education Placement
School · 3.7 mi
902 W San Antonio, New Braunfels
Map of Lake Dunlap
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 51°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 58°F | 2.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 71°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 59°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Austin San Antonio (4 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
Guadalupe County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-07-06: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- New Braunfels 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Geronimo 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Seguin 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Cibolo 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Schertz 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Garden Ridge 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Selma 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- San Marcos 16 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Universal City 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Converse 17 mi southwest, about 28 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
- Lindheimer house 2008, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Clear-springs-hall&store2016-1, Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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