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Shady Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,860 Population 883/sq mi density
$158,333 Median Income $63,512 per capita
$461,100 Home Value $342,755 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
284 Violent Crime/100K 1,976 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$158,333 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$461,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shady Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°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 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation560 ft (171 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates33.1621°N, 97.0350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

159 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 76 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 101 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 38 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 58 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 56 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 119 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 38 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 80 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 121 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 110 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 61 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 36 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 100 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 88 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 77 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 110 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 81 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 41 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 34 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 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

899 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,669 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 84 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 58 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 68 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 100 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 35 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 53 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 54 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 61 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 80 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 87 km 1
May 5, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 97 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 78 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 96 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 71 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 90 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 99 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 98 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 72 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 74 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 71 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 98 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 97 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 85 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 85 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in

Shady Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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