Forest Heights, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Orange County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,523 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, /mo rent
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. 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 44.
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) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
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) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Forest Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.5").