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Glenn Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,175 Population 2,362/sq mi density
$79,739 Median Income $32,706 per capita
$252,200 Home Value $328,289 Zillow
$1,544 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
333 Violent Crime/100K 1,842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$79,739 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$252,200 home value, $1,544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Glenn Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density2,362/sq mi
Coordinates32.5513°N, 96.8544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
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

94 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 24 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 125 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 121 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 33 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 79 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 32 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 42 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 30 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 109 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 34 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 82 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 36 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 35 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 31 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 41 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 63 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 35 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 28 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 74 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 2 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

835 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,695 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 85 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 37 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 86 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 11 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 85 km 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 93 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 11 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 42 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 51 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 51 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE (3,623 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 64 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 75 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 68 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 81 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 70 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Glenn Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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