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 $483,340 Zillow

$1,841 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent

67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr

143 Violent Crime/100K 993 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$120,273 median income, 2.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$439,500 home value, $1,841/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

143 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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	67.3°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	591 ft (180 m)
Area	62.9 sq mi (162.9 km²)
Population Density	2,960/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2011°N, 96.6642°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Collin County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (May) 5.79"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.4 / 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	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in	Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
April	64°F (18°C)	3.8 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in
July	86°F (30°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.2 in
September	76°F (25°C)	4.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

McKinney has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 46°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.0").

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