Matagorda County, Texas
Among the top 5% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 95% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
- top 1% for comfortable days
- top 5% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for summer humidity
Matagorda County is a county in Texas with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and income tax. It rates lower on property crime and summer humidity.
Official websitematagordatx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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84%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.7 in3.2 in
oppressive 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 64% of US counties
Home Value$155k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$960better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.40%better than 84% of US counties
Unemployment6.7%better than 19% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.7 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 87% of US counties
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 1% of US counties
Comfortable Days137 daysbetter than 99% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk80.3better than 19% of US counties
School Quality65.1better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime1922/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime2601/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Community
Population36,25160th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.117th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0161st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)41.4%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)44.2%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 46% of US counties
Walkability6.8/20better than 71% of US counties
Airport Distance71 mibetter than 67% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access75.1%better than 15% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.28better than 27% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 95% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Matagorda County an affordable place to live?
- Matagorda County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 64% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Matagorda County?
- The median home value in Matagorda County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Matagorda County?
- Median household income in Matagorda County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Matagorda County?
- Median gross rent in Matagorda County is $960 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Matagorda County safe?
- Matagorda County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1922/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2601/100k.
- What is the weather like in Matagorda County?
- Matagorda County averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 47.7 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Matagorda County?
- Public-school quality in Matagorda County is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Matagorda County?
- The average one-way commute in Matagorda County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)