West Columbia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,631
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$41,985
Median Income
$29,141 per capita
$138,200
Home Value
$273,094 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,985 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
West Columbia 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1419°N, 95.6495°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brazoria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Texas Gulf Coast Regional (LJN) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
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) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in |
West Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.8").