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Jamaica Beach, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Galveston County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
991
Population
1,709/sq mi density
$88,077
Median Income
$80,701 per capita
$313,600
Home Value
$449,563 Zillow
$1,732
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,077 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$313,600 home value, $1,732/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamaica Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1904°N, 94.9793°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Galveston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Scholes International At Galveston (GLS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.50 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 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 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
Jamaica Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.6").