Baytown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Chambers County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
84,538
Population
2,087/sq mi density
$61,699
Median Income
$29,831 per capita
$187,900
Home Value
$245,229 Zillow
$1,217
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
445
Violent Crime/100K
2,814 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,699 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,900 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baytown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7648°N, 94.9675°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chambers County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Baytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.4").