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Midlothian, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
37,256 Population 585/sq mi density
$122,643 Median Income $44,410 per capita
$369,400 Home Value $447,302 Zillow
$1,867 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 1,681 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$122,643 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$369,400 home value, $1,867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Midlothian 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.5 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates32.4694°N, 96.9907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 10 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 117 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 114 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 72 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 43 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 74 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 42 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 28 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 17 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 124 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 41 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 77 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 44 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 44 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 36 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 27 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 48 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 43 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 15 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

828 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 94 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 52 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 72 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 27 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 35 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 72 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 8 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 46 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 73 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 46 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 54 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 100 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 98 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 87 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 77 km
2011 C#491 3,616 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 55 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 87 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 62 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 56 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 70 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 57 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Midlothian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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