Tomball, Harris County's northernmost town, is thirty miles north of downtown Houston.
Tomball is a thriving community that somehow manages to offer something that appeals to just about everyone! Some Tomball's residents' ancestors were among the original settlers of the area...others were attracted by the gently sloping open spaces, the lush forests and our famous hometown welcome and hospitality.
Tomball is one of the fastest growing areas in greater Houston. Our city is self-governing with its own Mayor, City council and City Manger, and we takes pride in partnering with surrounding entities to preserve and protect the area's sound economic base. WE like to say that in Tomball, the whole is greater than the some of its parts - with synergism and innovation interwoven into the community's unique tapestry. We take great pride in our sustained growth and prosperity, and share a lifestyle that incorporates faith, home and solid core values.
With a rich history; the town has been around for over 90 years. It was first a railroad town and then became an oil town. The town was named after State Senator Thomas Henry Ball in 1907. Thomas Ball helped the town get established as a railroad center. Dramatic changes happened back in 1933 when oil hit. A 100-foot gusher totally changed the area attracting hundreds of new people to the community. The city made a deal with Humble Oil and Gas allowing them to drill in the city. As part of the agreement the residents had free oil and gas for 50 years. The town was featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not as being the only city with free gas and water and no cemetery.
In 1933 the Humble Oil & Refining Co. found Oil in Tomball. As a result, Tomball became known as "Oil Town USA," and the citizens benefitted from an unusual deal with the oil drilling company: The town was given free natural gas to all residents for ninety years!
Today Tomball is known for its small town atmosphere and as a peaceful home to thousands who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Houston.
Housing Cost
Tomball offers a wide variety of housing alternatives that range from luxury apartments to equestrian-oriented estate homes...and everything in between. A vast range of housing is available including homes with acreage, a quiet subdivision lot or manufactured homes. Home Price Range: $60,000-1,000,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 9,938. Tomball covers 10.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 215 feet above sea level which is higher than most other parts of Harris County.
Zip codes: 77375 - Area codes: 281, 832
Climate
Tomball, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 93.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 38.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Tomball is 54.83 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.89 Inches.
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