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Poetry, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,352
Population
334/sq mi density
$103,333
Median Income
$39,545 per capita
$408,300
Home Value
$277,743 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
559
Violent Crime/100K
3,443 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,333 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$408,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Poetry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8394°N, 96.2595°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rockwall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Poetry has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.0").