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DISH, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
614 Population 389/sq mi density
$148,750 Median Income $58,120 per capita
$454,400 Home Value $314,249 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,086 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$454,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
DISH enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation638 ft (194 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates33.1287°N, 97.3079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

166 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 75 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 75 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 73 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 33 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 50 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 35 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 50 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 123 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 132 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 73 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 121 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 44 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 37 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 125 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 92 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 73 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 44 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 104 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 86 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

884 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 89 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 77 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 90 km 6
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 94 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 79 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 60 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 83 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 78 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 42 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 48 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 76 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 81 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 99 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 92 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 89 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 95 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 52 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 95 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 73 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 87 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 60 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 93 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 81 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 95 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 80 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 56 km
2011 DARK HOLLOW RD. 2,499 86 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 48 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

DISH has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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