Melissa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

4.0 /5.0

A Great

17,497 Population 1,527/sq mi density

$137,875 Median Income $46,119 per capita

$430,300 Home Value $435,030 Zillow

$2,341 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr

63 Violent Crime/100K 679 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$137,875 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$430,300 home value, $2,341/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

63 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

52.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Melissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	655 ft (200 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density	1,527/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2885°N, 96.5576°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Collin County County
Nearest Airport	North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

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

169 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	103 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	145 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	147 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	58 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	104 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	102 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	60 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	113 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	101 km
Jun 8, 2004	6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma	M3.5	123 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	97 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	107 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	56 km
Oct 20, 2002	8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma	M3.4	118 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	63 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	106 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	92 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	134 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	70 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	114 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	281 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

788 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,789 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024	EF4	88 km	1
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	83 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	55 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	79 km	3
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	95 km	10
May 13, 1981	EF4	96 km	0
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	80 km	2
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	72 km	3
May 25, 2024	EF3	20 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	57 km	0
Apr 30, 2019	EF3	83 km	2
May 9, 2016	EF3	92 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	98 km	0
May 25, 2015	EF3	82 km	1
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	61 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	10 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	95 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	81 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	95 km	2
May 7, 1995	EF3	94 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	CALLISBURG	5,797	70 km
2005	ACHILLE	4,958	66 km
2013	ROCKY POINT	3,165	80 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,362	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	74 km
1990	AUTOBON	1,427	99 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,227	91 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, 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	83°F (29°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

Melissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°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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