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Dallas, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,299,553 Population 3,826/sq mi density
$67,760 Median Income $44,138 per capita
$295,300 Home Value $305,523 Zillow
$1,403 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
863 Violent Crime/100K 3,321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,760 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$295,300 home value, $1,403/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
863 violent crimes/100K (127% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area384.8 sq mi (996.6 km²)
Population Density3,826/sq mi
Coordinates32.7933°N, 96.7665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDallas County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median55.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %35.3%
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

114 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 47 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 125 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 122 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 74 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 13 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 77 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 149 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 61 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 14 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 81 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 133 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 20 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 86 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 51 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 20 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 17 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 146 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 60 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 82 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 23 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 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

869 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 92 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 17 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 22 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 76 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 94 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 39 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 28 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 68 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 55 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 15 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,944 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 73 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 90 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 90 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 88°F (31°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Dallas has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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