Palacios, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Matagorda County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,394
Population
805/sq mi density
$60,613
Median Income
$30,705 per capita
$153,000
Home Value
$197,894 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
47.8% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
344
Violent Crime/100K
1,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,613 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Palacios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7131°N, 96.2279°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Matagorda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bay City Regional (BBC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in |
Palacios has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.9").