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Plano, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
287,339 Population 4,008/sq mi density
$108,649 Median Income $57,753 per capita
$440,600 Home Value $501,564 Zillow
$1,792 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,683 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,649 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$440,600 home value, $1,792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Plano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area71.9 sq mi (186.3 km²)
Population Density4,008/sq mi
Coordinates33.0508°N, 96.7479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 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

137 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 71 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 125 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 123 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 26 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 77 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 79 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 121 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 82 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 127 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 28 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 32 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 83 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 107 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 74 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 75 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 135 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 38 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 82 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 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

858 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 1,564 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 32 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 50 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 42 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 41 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 65 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 50 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 90 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 78 km 1
May 5, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 19 km 0
May 14, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (6,505 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 99 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 84 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 96 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 85 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 87 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 85 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 96 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 92 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 95 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 93 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 90 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest

Plano has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 47°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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