| Type | Matagorda County | County Percentage | Region | Region Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivated Land | 275.1 sq. mi. | 17% | 1,706.5 sq. mi. | 12% |
| High-Intensity Development | 1 sq. mi. | 0% | 229.6 sq. mi. | 2% |
| Low-Intensity Development | 10.8 sq. mi. | 1% | 585.2 sq. mi. | 4% |
| Medium-Intensity Development | 3.8 sq. mi. | 0% | 565.1 sq. mi. | 4% |
| Developed Open Space | 10.9 sq. mi. | 1% | 418.2 sq. mi. | 3% |
| Forest | 42.5 sq. mi. | 3% | 1,729.0 sq. mi. | 12% |
| Grassland/Shrub | 435.5 sq. mi. | 27% | 4,545.2 sq. mi. | 33% |
| Other | 23.5 sq. mi. | 1% | 127.8 sq. mi. | 1% |
| Water | 496.0 sq. mi. | 31% | 1,627.3 sq. mi. | 12% |
| Wetlands | 313.3 sq. mi. | 19% | 2,373.5 sq. mi. | 17% |
| Residents living in a Storm/Evacuation Zone | 48% | 25% |
