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Forest Heights, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Orange County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,644
Population
583/sq mi density
$48,523
Median Income
$31,379 per capita
$112,400
Home Value
$214,750 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
379
Violent Crime/100K
2,606 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,523 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
379 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2350°N, 93.7610°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.68 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
Forest Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (3.5").