Heath, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,218 Population 827/sq mi density
$216,160 Median Income $107,255 per capita
$681,500 Home Value $706,780 Zillow
$1,854 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 416 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$216,160 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$681,500 home value, $1,854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Heath 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation508 ft (155 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density827/sq mi
Coordinates32.8535°N, 96.4636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRockwall County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.6%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 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 73 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 149 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 102 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 40 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 105 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 41 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 88 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 48 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 108 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 78 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 138 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 59 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 52 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 44 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 87 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 142 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 46 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 110 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 46 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 2 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,627 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 78 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 13 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 39 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 75 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 60 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 12 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 58 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 84 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 88 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 23 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 36 km 0
May 14, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 74 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 81 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Heath has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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