Timberwood Park, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Timberwood Park, Texas
Census-designated place
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Bexar
Area
• Total	21.07 sq mi (54.6 km2)
• Land	21.02 sq mi (54.4 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation	1,234 ft (376 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	35,217
• Density	1,671.4/sq mi (645.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code	78260
Area code(s)	830 and 210
FIPS code	48-73057
GNIS feature ID	1867569
ANSI Code	2409324

Timberwood Park is a community located in the northern part of Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is found on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country. This area has about 42 miles of roads and covers more than 2,000 acres of land.

In 2020, the population of Timberwood Park was 35,217 people. This was a big increase from 13,447 people in 2010. Timberwood Park is part of the larger San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Exploring Timberwood Park's Location

Timberwood Park is a unique neighborhood that stands apart from other areas nearby. Its borders are defined by Canyon Golf Road to the east, Deer Cross Lane and Midnight Drive to the south, Borfgeld Road to the north, and Blanco Road up to Slumber Pass on the west. The most northwestern part of the neighborhood reaches as far west as Bubbling Brook Drive, Sunny Meadow Drive, Silent Hollow, Symphonic Hill, and Streisand Street.

This community is located about 22 miles north of downtown San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Timberwood Park covers a total area of about 21.07 square miles (54.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, 21.02 square miles (54.44 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.

Understanding Timberwood Park's Climate

Timberwood Park has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has long, hot, and often humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.

• Winter Weather: In winter, cold air from the north can bring cool to cold nights. Temperatures often drop to or near freezing.
• Spring and Fall: These seasons are typically cool to warm and rainy.
• Ice and Snow: The area can sometimes experience ice and snow storms. For example, in February 2021, there was a snowstorm that brought 9-10 inches of snow. In February 2023, an ice storm left about a quarter inch of ice.

Timberwood Park is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. This means that the lowest winter temperatures usually range from 15°F to 20°F.

On average, Timberwood Park experiences about 18 nights each year where the temperature drops below freezing. The area also sees an average of 27 days each summer where the temperature reaches 100°F or higher. However, this can vary a lot. For instance, in 2021, there were no 100°F+ days, but in 2022, there were 49 such days, and in 2023, there were 72.

People Living in Timberwood Park

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,217 people living in Timberwood Park. There were 7,513 households, and 6,069 families.

Back in the year 2000, there were 5,889 people, 2,002 households, and 1,721 families. About 44.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (78.2%) were married couples living together.

The average household size was 2.94 people, and the average family size was 3.18 people.

In 2000, the population was spread out by age:

• 29.4% were under 18 years old.
• 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 6.2% were 65 years of age or older.

The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.

The median income for a household in 2000 was $79,053. For families, the median income was $83,203. The average income per person was $34,385. About 1.8% of families and 3.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 5.6% of those 65 or older.

Education in Timberwood Park

Students in Timberwood Park attend schools in two different school districts: the Comal Independent School District (CISD) and the North East Independent School District (NEISD).

Comal Independent School District (CISD) Schools

For students in the CISD portion of Timberwood Park, here are the schools they might attend:

• Elementary Schools: Timberwood Park, Specht, and Kinder Ranch elementary schools.
• Middle Schools: Most students go to Spring Branch Middle School, while some are in the Smithson Valley Middle zone. Pieper Ranch Middle School also serves this area.
• High Schools: Students attended Smithson Valley High School until Pieper High School opened in 2021.

North East Independent School District (NEISD) Schools

For students in the NEISD portion of Timberwood Park, here are the schools they might attend:

• Elementary School: Tuscany Heights Elementary School.
• Middle Schools: Parts of the area are zoned to Bush Middle School and Tejeda Middle School.
• High Schools: Parts of the area are zoned to Ronald Reagan High School and Lady Bird Johnson High School.

Changes in School Assignments Over Time

School assignments in Timberwood Park have changed a bit over the years:

• Previously, Oak Meadow Elementary was used as an overflow school for areas in Timberwood Park within NEISD.
• Roan Forest Elementary also used to serve some sections of the NEISD portion.
• All of the NEISD portion used to be served by Reagan High School. After Johnson High School opened, some parts of Timberwood Park were reassigned to Johnson.

See also

In Spanish: Timberwood Park (Texas) para niños