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Richwood, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,766
Population
1,066/sq mi density
$80,250
Median Income
$40,012 per capita
$230,800
Home Value
$261,375 Zillow
$1,215
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
1,722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$230,800 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Richwood has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0639°N, 95.4022°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brazoria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Richwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and April the driest (3.0").