Mesquite, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
148,848
Population
4/sq mi density
$71,843
Median Income
$29,291 per capita
$226,500
Home Value
$258,678 Zillow
$1,407
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
503
Violent Crime/100K
2,981 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,843 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$226,500 home value, $1,407/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesquite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7596°N, 96.5842°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 19 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.89 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Mesquite has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").