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Oyster Creek, Texas

Oyster Creek is a city of 1,288 people in Brazoria County, Texas.

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Population1,288 +4.2% since 2019
Elevation7 ft 2 m
Land area2.1 sq mi
ZIP code77541
Nearest airportTexas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) 11 mi

Why visit Oyster Creek

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 46°F.

About Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,173 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Oyster Creek, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Slough Ridge

Scenic view · 1.6 mi

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Museums and landmarks2

Hudgins Cemetery

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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William Jarvis Cannan

Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

Bad S Icehouse

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

2315 FM 523, Oyster Creek

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi

2105 FM 523, Oyster Creek

Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00

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Where to stay3

Gas and EV charging3

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Schools, colleges and libraries12

Map of Oyster Creek

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 4.0 in of rainFebruary: 2.4 in of rainMarch: 2.9 in of rainApril: 2.9 in of rainMay: 3.9 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 4.2 in of rainAugust: 5.0 in of rainSeptember: 7.1 in of rainOctober: 4.4 in of rainNovember: 4.7 in of rainDecember: 3.8 in of rainJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 67°FMarch: 73°FApril: 78°FMay: 84°FJune: 90°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 89°FOctober: 82°FNovember: 74°FDecember: 67°FJanuary: 46°FFebruary: 50°FMarch: 56°FApril: 63°FMay: 71°FJune: 76°FJuly: 78°FAugust: 78°FSeptember: 73°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 55°FDecember: 49°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan64°F46°F4.0 in0.0 in
Feb67°F50°F2.4 in0.0 in
Mar73°F56°F2.9 in0.0 in
Apr78°F63°F2.9 in0.0 in
May84°F71°F3.9 in0.0 in
Jun90°F76°F4.7 in0.0 in
Jul92°F78°F4.2 in0.0 in
Aug92°F78°F5.0 in0.0 in
Sep89°F73°F7.1 in0.0 in
Oct82°F65°F4.4 in0.0 in
Nov74°F55°F4.7 in0.0 in
Dec67°F49°F3.8 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Freeport 2 Nw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$164,500median home value
$725median monthly rent
44.1median age
2.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
84.3%of homes are owner-occupied
23.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3418%35 to 6435%65 and over25%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Brazoria County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
  • 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.

  • Freeport 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
  • Clute 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
  • Lake Jackson 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
  • Jones Creek 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
  • Angleton 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
  • Brazoria 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
  • Danbury 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
  • Galveston 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
  • Alvin 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
  • Santa Fe 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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