Parker, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

4.2 /5.0

A Great

5,776 Population 680/sq mi density

$216,179 Median Income $78,498 per capita

$852,000 Home Value $1,075,786 Zillow

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$216,179 median income, 0.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$852,000 home value, /mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

66.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parker 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 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	614 ft (187 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density	680/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0631°N, 96.6252°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Collin County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	85.7%
Unhealthy Days	6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

135 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	78 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	137 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	134 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	35 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	88 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	91 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	120 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	90 km
Jun 8, 2004	6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	126 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	36 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	41 km
Oct 20, 2002	8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma	M3.4	144 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	94 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	110 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	63 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	82 km
May 31, 2002	15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma	M3.3	141 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	47 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	90 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	261 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

839 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,572 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	30 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	53 km	3
Apr 2, 1957	EF4	98 km	3
May 25, 2024	EF3	35 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	35 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	72 km	0
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	38 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	36 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	76 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	76 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	59 km	0
May 7, 1995	EF3	98 km	2
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	38 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	71 km	1
May 5, 1978	EF3	43 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	28 km	0
May 14, 1974	EF3	56 km	0
Dec 3, 1973	EF3	93 km	0
Mar 10, 1973	EF3	81 km	0
Mar 12, 1971	EF3	49 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	CALLISBURG	5,797	87 km
2005	ACHILLE	4,958	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	95 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	98 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,362	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	84 km
1990	AUTOBON	1,427	100 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
April	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	80°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in

Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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