Cedar Hill, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
48,547 Population 1,356/sq mi density
$90,608 Median Income $39,227 per capita
$273,200 Home Value $312,520 Zillow
$1,878 Median Rent 40.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,797 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,608 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$273,200 home value, $1,878/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Hill 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 0.0 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 Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density1,356/sq mi
Coordinates32.5843°N, 96.9589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median55.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %35.2%
Unhealthy Days19

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

94 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 18 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 114 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 66 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 30 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 69 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 28 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 33 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 23 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 114 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 29 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 32 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 31 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 24 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 32 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 55 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 30 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 21 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 64 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 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

846 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,661 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 96 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 42 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 77 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 20 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 85 km 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 14 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 97 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 41 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 41 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 69 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 95 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 95 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 54 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 98 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 91 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 66 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 58 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 70 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 62 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Cedar Hill 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").

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