Garland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

245,298 Population 4,314/sq mi density

$74,717 Median Income $31,477 per capita

$248,900 Home Value $283,929 Zillow

$1,525 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent

68°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

302 Violent Crime/100K 2,584 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$74,717 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$248,900 home value, $1,525/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

302 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Garland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	67.9°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	531 ft (162 m)
Area	57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density	4,314/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9098°N, 96.6303°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rockwall County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 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

120 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	65 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	136 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	134 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	86 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	25 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	89 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	78 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	137 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	27 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	92 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	69 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	125 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	69 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	33 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	29 km
Sep 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma	M3.3	134 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	38 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	100 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	31 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	247 km

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

Tornado History

874 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,592 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	93 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	13 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	36 km	3
May 26, 1976	EF4	94 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	51 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	27 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	91 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	56 km	0
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	23 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	52 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	70 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	50 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	70 km	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	21 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	86 km	1
May 5, 1978	EF3	39 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	95 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	21 km	0
May 14, 1974	EF3	72 km	0
Dec 3, 1973	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	88 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	92 km
2005	200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE	2,051	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	91 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	2.0 in	Driest
February	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
March	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in
July	87°F (30°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
October	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 47°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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