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Quinlan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,514 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$41,450 Median Income $25,946 per capita
$183,000 Home Value $274,181 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,450 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $1,095/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinlan 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation520 ft (158 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates32.9090°N, 96.1313°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRockwall County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

101 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 M4.0 102 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 133 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 135 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 71 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 119 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 73 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 34 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 108 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 79 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 139 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 118 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 84 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 77 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 75 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 140 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 144 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 148 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 106 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 2 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

710 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,730 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 73 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 45 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 95 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 62 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 73 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 63 km 3
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 81 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 59 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 9 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
May 14, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,634 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 55 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in

Quinlan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.0").

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