Portland, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
20,369
Population
1,679/sq mi density
$81,944
Median Income
$39,278 per capita
$226,900
Home Value
$270,950 Zillow
$1,492
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
849 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,944 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,900 home value, $1,492/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Portland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8890°N, 97.3316°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nueces County County |
| Nearest Airport | Corpus Christi International (CRP) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 48.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0356 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.19 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in |
Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 58°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.3").