Highlands, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,339
Population
1,504/sq mi density
$54,524
Median Income
$29,286 per capita
$191,400
Home Value
$222,560 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,524 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$191,400 home value, $1,364/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Highlands 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 57.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
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 | 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 | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 13.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 47 |
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 | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.4").