McKinney, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
202,314 Population 2,960/sq mi density
$120,273 Median Income $53,008 per capita
$439,500 Home Value $472,118 Zillow
$1,841 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
122 Violent Crime/100K 827 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,273 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$439,500 home value, $1,841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
McKinney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (162.9 km²)
Population Density2,960/sq mi
Coordinates33.2011°N, 96.6642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.5%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 90 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 135 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 133 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 89 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 91 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 45 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 46 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 127 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 100 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 105 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 95 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 93 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 131 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 94 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 49 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 65 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 127 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 120 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 56 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 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

831 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,621 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 91 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 96 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 46 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 89 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 19 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 96 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 23 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 81 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 88 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 97 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (6,505 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 96 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 72 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 78 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 85 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 87 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 94 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 84 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 94 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,227 95 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

McKinney has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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