Bay City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Matagorda County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
17,816
Population
1,922/sq mi density
$51,898
Median Income
$26,301 per capita
$149,800
Home Value
$203,744 Zillow
$997
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$51,898 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $997/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bay City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9835°N, 95.9599°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Matagorda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bay City Regional (BBC) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
Bay City has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.5").