Forney, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

28,222 Population 1,777/sq mi density

$103,360 Median Income $39,216 per capita

$323,500 Home Value $309,279 Zillow

$1,665 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

126 Violent Crime/100K 1,190 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.6 / 5.0

$103,360 median income, 3.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$323,500 home value, $1,665/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

126 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Forney 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	461 ft (141 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	1,777/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7426°N, 96.4529°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rockwall County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.16"

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

98 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	67 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	104 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	107 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	43 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	84 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	43 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	149 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	67 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	73 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	50 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	111 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	83 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	53 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	49 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	47 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	105 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.2	148 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	71 km
May 27, 2013	5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma	M3.2	149 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	48 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2008	Ike	Category 2	222 km

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

Tornado History

806 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,617 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	68 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	14 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	32 km	3
May 26, 1976	EF4	94 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	74 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	66 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	53 km	0
May 10, 2015	EF3	87 km	2
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	2 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	70 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	84 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	62 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	84 km	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	17 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	100 km	1
Oct 13, 1981	EF3	93 km	0
May 3, 1979	EF3	87 km	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	27 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	41 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	89 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
March	56°F (14°C)	3.3 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
June	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.0 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
October	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in

Forney has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.0").

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