Oak Leaf, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,752 Population 742/sq mi density
$162,083 Median Income $63,900 per capita
$368,200 Home Value $449,707 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$162,083 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Leaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates32.5225°N, 96.8493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.2%
Unhealthy Days1

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 24 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 126 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 123 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 79 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 36 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 81 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 35 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 42 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 30 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 110 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 38 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 84 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 40 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 38 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 34 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 40 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 62 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 38 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 28 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 76 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 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

834 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,696 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 83 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 39 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 86 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 13 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 49 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 83 km 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 92 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 9 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 44 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 99 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 53 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 53 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE (3,623 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 65 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 75 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 69 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 82 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 70 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in

Oak Leaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.8").

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