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 $476,203 Zillow

$1,832 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

108 Violent Crime/100K 1,605 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$114,926 median income, 2.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$382,400 home value, $1,832/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

108 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 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 34.

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	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

Annual Rainfall 38.4"

1% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	92.7%
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)

Earthquake History

109 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	79 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	104 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	43 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	107 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	140 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	94 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	44 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	133 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	53 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	84 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	51 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	110 km
Sep 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma	M3.3	135 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	93 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	56 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	49 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	116 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	47 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	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 2	239 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

807 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,635 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022	EF4	99 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	83 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	20 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	46 km	3
May 25, 2024	EF3	57 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	78 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	67 km	0
May 10, 2015	EF3	95 km	2
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	19 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	51 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	87 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	87 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	67 km	0
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	28 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	81 km	1
May 3, 1979	EF3	87 km	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	21 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	39 km	0
May 14, 1974	EF3	78 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	75 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
February	48°F (9°C)	2.8 in
March	56°F (13°C)	3.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.0 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	4.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in	Coldest

Rockwall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.0").

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