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Highlands, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,339
Population
1,504/sq mi density
$54,524
Median Income
$29,286 per capita
$191,400
Home Value
$221,112 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
316
Violent Crime/100K
4,140 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,524 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$191,400 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Highlands has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8129°N, 95.0578°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harris County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in |
Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.9").