Rowlett, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

64,139 Population 3,091/sq mi density

$113,600 Median Income $44,441 per capita

$342,400 Home Value $368,510 Zillow

$1,964 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

128 Violent Crime/100K 1,363 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$113,600 median income, 2.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$342,400 home value, $1,964/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

128 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rowlett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	469 ft (143 m)
Area	20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density	3,091/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9159°N, 96.5486°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rockwall County County
Nearest Airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"

10% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

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)

Earthquake History

115 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	71 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	141 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	144 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	33 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	94 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	96 km
Apr 28, 2013	4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma	M3.5	138 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	85 km
Mar 4, 2013	5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma	M3.5	142 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	34 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	100 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	41 km
May 31, 1997	3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas	M3.4	62 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	75 km
Sep 23, 2013	4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma	M3.4	128 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	85 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	39 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	46 km
Sep 25, 2010	5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma	M3.3	134 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	37 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	243 km

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

Tornado History

841 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,582 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017	EF4	89 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF4	14 km	10
Apr 25, 1994	EF4	40 km	3
May 26, 1976	EF4	99 km	0
May 25, 2024	EF3	52 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	35 km	0
Apr 29, 2017	EF3	85 km	2
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	61 km	0
Apr 3, 2012	EF3	20 km	0
May 9, 2006	EF3	51 km	3
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	77 km	0
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	77 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	57 km	0
Dec 13, 1984	EF3	23 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	83 km	1
May 3, 1979	EF3	97 km	0
May 5, 1978	EF3	31 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	28 km	0
May 14, 1974	EF3	74 km	0
Dec 3, 1973	EF3	82 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,944 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	UNNAMED	2,944	96 km
2018	FARMERS ROAD	2,383	100 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,634	84 km
2006	COOPER LAKE	1,224	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	49°F (10°C)	2.7 in
March	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in
July	85°F (29°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.1 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
October	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in

Rowlett has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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