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Northlake, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,138 Population 363/sq mi density
$119,803 Median Income $48,019 per capita
$482,700 Home Value $496,765 Zillow
$1,671 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,736 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$119,803 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$482,700 home value, $1,671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Northlake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates33.0738°N, 97.2562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

157 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 67 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 79 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 76 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 35 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 42 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 33 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 125 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 67 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 129 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 135 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 38 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 97 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 66 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 37 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 121 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 68 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 36 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 111 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 38 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 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

889 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,680 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 94 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 70 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 87 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 56 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 68 km 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 76 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 37 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 40 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 56 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 82 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 88 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 100 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 95 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 56 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 98 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 80 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 92 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 67 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 89 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 88 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 52 km
2011 DARK HOLLOW RD. 2,499 93 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 53 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 92 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 49 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 45 km
2011 SMITH FIRE 2,278 100 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Northlake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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