Matagorda County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Matagorda County, located on the Gulf Coast of Texas, is a blend of coastal scenery, friendly small towns, and rich natural resources. Visitors come for the quiet beaches, fresh seafood, and welcoming local communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
36,255
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
28.79°, -96.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,245
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1086 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BBC
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.