Rockwall, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
49,605
Population
1,676/sq mi density
$114,926
Median Income
$51,908 per capita
$382,400
Home Value
$474,989 Zillow
$1,832
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
152
Violent Crime/100K
1,386 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$114,926 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$382,400 home value, $1,832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockwall enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9181°N, 96.4381°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rockwall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in |
Rockwall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.7").