Fast Facts
Houston is the Fourth largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas.
Dialing code:
International country code: +1 (USA)
Area codes: 713, 281, 832
Emergency Numbers:
Call 911 for emergencies requiring the police, fire or paramedics.
Houston Fire Department 713-884-3144
Houston Police Department 713-222-3131
Population:
2.2 million people
Racial Distribution:
30.75% White American
24.92% African American
5.19% Asian American
37.43% Hispanic
Time Zone:
UTC/GMT -6 hours
Average January temperatures:
High: 63 Degrees Fahrenheit
Low: 42 Degrees Fahrenheit
Average July temperatures:
High: 92 Degrees Fahrenheit
Low: 72 Degrees Fahrenheit
Annual rainfall:
38 (884mm) inches per year
