Fate, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

20,757 Population 1,706/sq mi density

$129,500 Median Income $40,224 per capita

$361,100 Home Value $359,885 Zillow

$2,528 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

39 Violent Crime/100K 475 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$129,500 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$361,100 home value, $2,528/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

39 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.3 / 5.0

41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	66.4°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density	1,706/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9427°N, 96.3874°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rockwall County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

109 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	84 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	109 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	48 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	112 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	138 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	99 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	141 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	50 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	133 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	47 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	89 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	56 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	115 km
Sep 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma	M3.3	133 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	99 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	61 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	54 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	121 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	52 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	87 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	239 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

783 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,635 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	94 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	84 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	25 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	51 km	3
May 25, 2024	EF3	57 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	50 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	77 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	72 km	0
May 10, 2015	EF3	93 km	2
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	23 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	49 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	92 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	72 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	92 km	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	34 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	77 km	1
May 3, 1979	EF3	83 km	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	17 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	43 km	0
May 14, 1974	EF3	78 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	70 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
February	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Fate has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.0").

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