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Montgomery, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,272 Population 394/sq mi density
$78,333 Median Income $40,729 per capita
$366,600 Home Value $390,592 Zillow
$1,342 Median Rent 36.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 3,338 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,333 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$366,600 home value, $1,342/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation301 ft (92 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates30.3931°N, 95.6942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median55.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %30.6%
Unhealthy Days21

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.5 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience33.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 125 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 177 km
2020 Laura Category 4 220 km
2020 Delta Category 2 252 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 244 km
2008 Ike Category 2 49 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 159 km
2005 Rita Category 3 153 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 231 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 153 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 149 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 145 km
1985 Danny Category 1 291 km
1985 Juan Category 1 287 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 533 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 84 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 70 km 3
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 43 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 79 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 27 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 20 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 88 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 42 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 22 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 15 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 47 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 23 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 19 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 12 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 19 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 20 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 47 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 12 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 47 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 12 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 13 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 42 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 15 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 57 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 96 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 44 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Montgomery has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.8").

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