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Harris County is located in the southeastern part of Texas and is the most populous county in the state. It is home to the city of Houston, one of the largest and most diverse cities in the United States. The county features a range of attractions, including the Space Center Houston, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Houston Zoo. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities at Hermann Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Discovery Green. With a rich cultural scene, vibrant culinary offerings, and a variety of historic landmarks, Harris County offers something for everyone.
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Harris County administration contact details
| Harris County administration contact details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002 |
| County Seat | Houston |
| Phone Number | (713) 755-5000 |
| Email Address | [email protected] |
| Official Website | https://www.harriscountytx.gov/ |
| County Clerk | Teneisha Hudspeth |
| County Auditor | Mike Post |
| County Fiscal Officer | Bill Jackson |
| County Permits Office or Building Department Contact Details | (713) 274-3900 |
| County Commissioner | Rodney Ellis |
Harris County, TX Sheriff's Office and Jail Information
| Number of prisons | 4 |
|---|---|
| Jail names | 1200 Baker Street Jail, 701 San Jacinto Street Jail, 1307 Baker Street Jail, 711 North San Jacinto Jail |
| Sheriff office address | 1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002 |
| Sheriff office phone number | 713-221-6000 |
| Inmate search information | To locate an inmate in Harris County, use the Sheriff's Office online inmate search tool or contact the Inmate Information Center at 713-755-5300. |
| Clerk of Court name | Teneshia Hudspeth |
| Clerk of Court address | 201 Caroline St, Suite 460, Houston, TX 77002 |
Harris County (TX) Statistics
| Number of cities/towns/villages | 34 |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,731,000 people |
| Area | 1,778 sq mi |
| Density | 2,661 /sq mi |
| Altitude | 49 ft |
| GDP | $490 billion |
| Median Household Income | $64,800 |
| Poverty rate | 16% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher) | 30% |
| Crime rate | 3,516 per 100,000 people |
Environmental risk in Harris County, TX
| Overall risk | Very High |
|---|---|
| Expected Annual Loss | Very High |
| Social Vulnerability | Very High |
| Community Resilience | Very Low |
| Avalanche Risk | Not Applicable |
| Coastal Flooding Risk | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave Risk | Very High |
| Drought Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake Risk | Relatively Low |
List of cities and towns in Harris County by population size
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HOUSTON
PASADENA
BAYTOWN
LA PORTE
DEER PARK
SOUTH HOUSTON
BELLAIRE
HUMBLE
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
KATY
GALENA PARK
TOMBALL
JACINTO CITY
WEBSTER
JERSEY VILLAGE
HUNTERS CREEK VILLAGE
NASSAU BAY
SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE
BUNKER HILL VILLAGE
TAYLOR LAKE VILLAGE
PINEY POINT VILLAGE
EL LAGO
HEDWIG VILLAGE
SOUTHSIDE PLACE
SHOREACRES
HILSHIRE VILLAGE
MORGAN'S POINT