Channelview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
43,536 Population 3,021/sq mi density
$65,775 Median Income $25,799 per capita
$186,300 Home Value $212,811 Zillow
$1,202 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,775 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $1,202/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Channelview has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²)
Population Density3,021/sq mi
Coordinates29.7930°N, 95.1145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarris County County
Nearest AirportWilliam P Hobby (HOU)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median61.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %13.7%
Unhealthy Days47

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 102 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 124 km
2020 Laura Category 4 175 km
2020 Delta Category 3 175 km
2019 Barry Category 1 282 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 244 km
2008 Ike Category 2 23 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 76 km
2005 Rita Category 3 125 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 170 km
2002 Lili Category 1 272 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 67 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 72 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 79 km
1985 Juan Category 1 212 km
1985 Danny Category 1 234 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

778 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 787 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 17 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 62 km 8
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 43 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 21 km 0
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 26 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 50 km 2
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 16 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 14 km 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 74 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 15 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 40 km 3
Mar 23, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 85 km
2007 08 UNIT 1 RX 16,981 85 km
2010 MCR UNIT 2 RX 14,471 91 km
2000 E WHITES 2 13,996 89 km
2012 WF HOLIDAY 1-2 13,251 90 km
2005 RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 10,728 90 km
2020 TXMCR-FY20-RX-W 10,033 100 km
2023 H AND H COMPLEX 9,476 100 km
1992 UNNAMED 9,344 91 km
1986 STAR LAKE 8,876 90 km
2015 WF UNIT 1 1/2 8,840 89 km
1997 GRIT ROAD 8,599 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 8,539 82 km
1994 UNIT1ARSON 8,287 86 km
1997 MCF WEST 7,786 91 km
1993 UNNAMED 7,714 81 km
2017 WF PERKINS BLOWOUT 7,646 90 km
1990 PERKINS 6,969 97 km
2015 WF WEST END 2015 6,590 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 6,499 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
April 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 5.1 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in

Channelview has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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