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Richards, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
99
Population
54/sq mi density
$167,900
Home Value
$397,813 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
435
Violent Crime/100K
3,338 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Richards enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5344°N, 95.8498°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grimes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Richards has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.5").