The Woodlands, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
116,916 Population 2,701/sq mi density
$141,353 Median Income $73,221 per capita
$479,400 Home Value $427,299 Zillow
$1,792 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$141,353 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$479,400 home value, $1,792/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.1% bachelor's degree or higher
The Woodlands 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²)
Population Density2,701/sq mi
Coordinates30.1726°N, 95.5098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median55.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %30.6%
Unhealthy Days21

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.5 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience33.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 108 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 154 km
2020 Laura Category 4 206 km
2020 Delta Category 3 226 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 239 km
2008 Ike Category 2 33 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 131 km
2005 Rita Category 3 140 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 208 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 125 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 119 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 120 km
1985 Danny Category 1 271 km
1985 Juan Category 1 261 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 615 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 54 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 18 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 81 km 3
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 16 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 60 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 89 km 3
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 18 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 75 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 31 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 45 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 53 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 41 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 42 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 54 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 36 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 54 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 36 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 36 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 45 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 51 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 52 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 39 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 48 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 4.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

The Woodlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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