Balch Springs, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,181
Population
2,994/sq mi density
$70,528
Median Income
$26,201 per capita
$208,200
Home Value
$222,235 Zillow
$1,260
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
410
Violent Crime/100K
2,823 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,528 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $1,260/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Balch Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 468 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7139°N, 96.6181°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 19 |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in |
Balch Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.8").