Grand Prairie, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Tarrant County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
198,564
Population
2,742/sq mi density
$78,889
Median Income
$34,348 per capita
$272,200
Home Value
$314,397 Zillow
$1,470
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
220
Violent Crime/100K
1,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,889 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$272,200 home value, $1,470/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Prairie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6861°N, 97.0208°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tarrant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in |
Grand Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.7").