Southside Place, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Harris County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,631 Population 6,524/sq mi density
$193,021 Median Income $138,325 per capita
$1,702,600 Home Value $1,155,177 Zillow
$1,828 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
54 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$193,021 median income, 5.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,702,600 home value, $1,828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Southside Place has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density6,524/sq mi
Coordinates29.7087°N, 95.4355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarris County County
Nearest AirportWilliam P Hobby (HOU)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median61.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %13.7%
Unhealthy Days47

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.25 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 148 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 149 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 149 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 71 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 104 km
2020 Laura Category 4 206 km
2020 Delta Category 3 202 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 291 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 213 km
2008 Ike Category 2 52 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 99 km
2005 Rita Category 3 156 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 157 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 101 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 71 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 112 km
1985 Danny Category 1 265 km
1985 Juan Category 1 240 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 6 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

815 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 781 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 15 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 77 km 8
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 37 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 17 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 38 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 40 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 21 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 71 km 3
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 18, 1967 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 95 km
2012 WF FROZEN POINT 5,738 90 km
2000 JACKSON DIT 5,402 93 km
2017 TXTMR FY17 RX WHARTON 5,175 65 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 80 km
2010 WHARTON 5,084 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 93 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,502 94 km
2009 AHR EAST POST IKE RX 09 4,500 97 km
2005 YELLOW RAIL PRAIRIE 4,358 89 km
2002 S RES CAMPBELL 4,352 95 km
2008 COW TRAP 2008 4,335 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 87 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 88 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 88 km
2009 CHOCOLATE BAYOU UNIT 3,790 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 4.6 in
August 85°F (30°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Southside Place has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (2.9").

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