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Addison, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
17,128 Population 3,937/sq mi density
$82,858 Median Income $61,577 per capita
$466,000 Home Value $484,829 Zillow
$1,717 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
490 Violent Crime/100K 4,296 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,858 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$466,000 home value, $1,717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
490 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Addison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density3,937/sq mi
Coordinates32.9637°N, 96.8338°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.89 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.20 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.1 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 59 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 117 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 114 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 14 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 67 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 70 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 69 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 16 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 19 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 84 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 73 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 113 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 62 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 25 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 69 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

899 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,548 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 30 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 41 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 42 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 54 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 37 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 90 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 90 km 1
May 5, 1978 EF3 58 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 7 km 0
May 14, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 95 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 73 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 93 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 94 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 89 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 90 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 90 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 88 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in

Addison has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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