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Prairie View, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Waller County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
8,220
Population
1,111/sq mi density
$19,106
Median Income
$10,908 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$210,559 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
46.5% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
474 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$19,106 median income, 10.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie View 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 Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0829°N, 95.9771°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Waller County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in |
Prairie View has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.6").