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Matagorda, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Matagorda County County
1.1
/5.0
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Poor
298
Population
162/sq mi density
$13,565
Median Income
$14,421 per capita
69°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,303 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$13,565 median income, 12.1% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Matagorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6965°N, 95.9666°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Matagorda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bay City Regional (BBC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in |
Matagorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (2.2").