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Brazoria, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,859 Population 1,079/sq mi density
$51,354 Median Income $28,674 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $226,544 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 2,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,354 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $961/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brazoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,079/sq mi
Coordinates29.0447°N, 95.5647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrazoria County County
Nearest AirportTexas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.0%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.55 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2021.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 142 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 142 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 288 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 51 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 30 km
2020 Laura Category 4 230 km
2020 Delta Category 3 195 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 216 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 171 km
2008 Ike Category 2 89 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 95 km
2005 Rita Category 3 195 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 83 km
1999 Bret Category 4 292 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 55 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 129 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 146 km
1985 Juan Category 1 251 km
1985 Danny Category 1 280 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 697 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 82 km 8
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 11, 1969 EF3 29 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 74 km 4
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 12 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 62 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON (5,175 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON 5,175 38 km
2010 WHARTON 5,084 39 km
2008 COW TRAP 2008 4,335 24 km
2017 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF 3,959 26 km
2009 CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT 3,790 38 km
2020 CHOCOLATE BAYOU 3,623 38 km
1997 MOUND 3,402 35 km
2009 ROAD PASTURE 2009 3,197 16 km
1992 SMITH MARSH 3,057 26 km
2006 CATTAILS 3,046 21 km
2023 TXBRR-FY23-RX-W 2,511 31 km
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX BLUESTEM 2,462 30 km
2019 TXTMR-FY19-RX-ALLIGATOR MARSH 2,435 31 km
2020 BLUESTEM 1 2,417 30 km
2022 HOT BLUE STEM 2,398 30 km
2024 BLUE STEM 24 2,328 29 km
2001 WHARTON HO 2,263 38 km
2016 2016 CRAWFISH BURN 2,105 21 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,070 30 km
2020 SMITH MARSH 1,992 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Brazoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (2.9").

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