Red Oak, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
15,909
Population
980/sq mi density
$104,125
Median Income
$38,156 per capita
$318,200
Home Value
$344,402 Zillow
$1,527
Median Rent
48.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,606 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$104,125 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$318,200 home value, $1,527/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Oak 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5096°N, 96.7840°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Red Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.5").