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Westwood Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Walker County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,561 Population 485/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $41,763 per capita
$173,700 Home Value $167,427 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
338 Violent Crime/100K 3,080 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$173,700 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Westwood Shores 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates30.9366°N, 95.3274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalker County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 143 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 138 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 137 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 140 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 141 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 85 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 128 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 106 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 140 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 136 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 138 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 136 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 133 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 138 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 107 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 137 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 193 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 240 km
2020 Laura Category 4 191 km
2020 Delta Category 2 248 km
2008 Ike Category 2 8 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 172 km
2005 Rita Category 3 127 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 294 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 173 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 196 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 152 km
1985 Danny Category 1 273 km
1985 Juan Category 1 289 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 25 fatalities, 418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 18 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 55 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 56 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 82 km 1
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 96 km 1
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 40 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 39 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 92 km
2011 502 8,344 94 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 40 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 95 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 37 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 39 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 51 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 39 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 38 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 96 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 58 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 68 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Westwood Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.0").

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