Dayton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Liberty County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,121
Population
297/sq mi density
$61,307
Median Income
$31,307 per capita
$211,900
Home Value
$308,209 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
2,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$61,307 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,900 home value, $1,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton 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 64.7 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 | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0132°N, 94.9360°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Liberty County County |
| Nearest Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.8").