Riverside, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Walker County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
915
Population
455/sq mi density
$67,917
Median Income
$31,894 per capita
$192,900
Home Value
$167,427 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $991/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8483°N, 95.3989°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.8").