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Mesquite, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
219
Population
4/sq mi density
$37,989
Median Income
$15,788 per capita
$129,500
Home Value
$259,376 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
479
Violent Crime/100K
3,632 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,989 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
479 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesquite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in |
Mesquite has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.1").