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Italy, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,460 Population 1,224/sq mi density
$59,082 Median Income $23,228 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $253,280 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 2,028 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,082 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $1,304/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Italy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,224/sq mi
Coordinates32.1865°N, 96.8858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
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

89 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 39 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 139 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 143 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 74 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 104 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 50 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 72 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 73 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 42 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 140 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 107 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 76 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 48 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 75 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 69 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 60 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 42 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 74 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 70 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 2 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

764 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 169 fatalities, 2,207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 84 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 75 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 82 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 73 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 85 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 48 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 38 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 73 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 98 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 31 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 76 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 56 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHALK MOUNTAIN (6,461 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 93 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 78 km
2011 C#491 3,616 64 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 80 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 78 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 93 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 72 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Italy has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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