Iowa Colony, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,028 Population 996/sq mi density
$126,167 Median Income $47,835 per capita
$356,300 Home Value $333,049 Zillow
$2,188 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
104 Violent Crime/100K 594 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$126,167 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$356,300 home value, $2,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Iowa Colony has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density996/sq mi
Coordinates29.4411°N, 95.4238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrazoria County County
Nearest AirportWilliam P Hobby (HOU)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.77"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.84"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.0%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.55 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 147 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 148 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 148 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 58 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 76 km
2020 Laura Category 4 209 km
2020 Delta Category 3 196 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 261 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 200 km
2008 Ike Category 2 58 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 84 km
2005 Rita Category 3 165 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 127 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 101 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 49 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 120 km
1985 Danny Category 1 264 km
1985 Juan Category 1 235 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 13 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

778 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 787 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 35 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 64 km 8
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 67 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 8 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 49 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 35 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 80 km 3
Apr 11, 1969 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 97 km
2012 WF FROZEN POINT 5,738 90 km
2000 JACKSON DIT 5,402 93 km
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON 5,175 38 km
2010 WHARTON 5,084 39 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,502 95 km
2009 AHR EAST POST IKE RX 09 4,500 98 km
2005 YELLOW RAIL PRAIRIE 4,358 89 km
2002 S RES CAMPBELL 4,352 95 km
2008 COW TRAP 2008 4,335 69 km
2017 2018 NORTH SARGENT WF 3,959 72 km
2009 CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT 3,790 36 km
1987 FRED 3,635 91 km
2017 TXAHR FY17 RX JACKSON DITCH 3,629 96 km
2020 CHOCOLATE BAYOU 3,623 35 km
1997 MOUND 3,402 41 km
2009 ROAD PASTURE 2009 3,197 61 km
1992 SMITH MARSH 3,057 71 km
2006 CATTAILS 3,046 67 km
2020 WALKIN 3,005 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in
June 83°F (29°C) 5.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.2 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in

Iowa Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (2.8").

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