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Tomball, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
13,032 Population 999/sq mi density
$71,426 Median Income $37,949 per capita
$306,400 Home Value $358,382 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 4,691 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,426 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$306,400 home value, $1,206/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tomball 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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation186 ft (57 m)
Area12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density999/sq mi
Coordinates30.0951°N, 95.6197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

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

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 M3.1 145 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 147 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 146 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 105 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 96 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 144 km
2020 Laura Category 4 218 km
2020 Delta Category 3 232 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 225 km
2008 Ike Category 2 46 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 135 km
2005 Rita Category 3 153 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 200 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 130 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 116 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 129 km
1985 Danny Category 1 281 km
1985 Juan Category 1 268 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

767 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 29 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 93 km 3
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 10 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 48 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 73 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 58 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 95 km 3
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 31 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 81 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 89 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 25 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 48 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 66 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 49 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 53 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 51 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 43 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 67 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 43 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 43 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 49 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 64 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 90 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 64 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 48 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in

Tomball has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (2.8").

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