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Ames, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Liberty County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,085
Population
329/sq mi density
$44,236
Median Income
$22,112 per capita
$153,800
Home Value
$220,320 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
49.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
458
Violent Crime/100K
4,326 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,236 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $1,008/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ames enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0451°N, 94.7373°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Liberty County County |
| Nearest Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Ames has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.6").