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Kemah, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,952
Population
1,067/sq mi density
$95,152
Median Income
$41,785 per capita
$268,900
Home Value
$303,705 Zillow
$1,579
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
662
Violent Crime/100K
12,831 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,152 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,900 home value, $1,579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
662 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kemah 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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5286°N, 95.0200°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harris County County |
| Nearest Airport | William P Hobby (HOU) 17 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in |
Kemah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (2.8").