DEMOGRAPHICS
Physical features consist of rolling prairies that drain to the Brazos and San Jacinto Rivers, with alluvial soils, and the area is one-fifth forested. Much of the vegetation consists of cultivated prairie grassland and pastureland. Recreation consists of fishing, hunting, historic sites,historical museums, Chamber of commerce Festivals, and the Waller County Fair.

POPULATION
Over the last 20 years, significant population growth has occurred.

The "0-24" age group was the largest and fastest growing age group in Waller County, although this may be skewed by the college population of Prarie View A&M University.

The 1995 County household income was nearly equivalent to 1990 levels, although 25. 1 % lower than in 1979.

CLIMATE
Average annual temperature: 70

Average low temperature in January: 39

Average high temperature in July: 95

Prevailing wind direction: Southeast, average speeds of 8mph

Coldest month: January

Hottest month: July

Date of last freeze: February 24

Date of first freeze: December 4

Altitude above mean sea level: 110-249'

Length of growing season: 283 days

Wettest month: May

Driest month: March

Average annual rainfall: 38.20"