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The Colony, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
44,916 Population 3,206/sq mi density
$111,090 Median Income $57,739 per capita
$355,100 Home Value $401,129 Zillow
$1,884 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
275 Violent Crime/100K 1,445 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,090 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$355,100 home value, $1,884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher
The Colony 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²)
Population Density3,206/sq mi
Coordinates33.0896°N, 96.9034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

145 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 70 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 111 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 109 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 64 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 66 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 27 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 28 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 124 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 77 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 69 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 98 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 88 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 28 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 78 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 97 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, 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 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

890 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,658 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 95 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 44 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 56 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 98 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 32 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 92 km 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 47 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 56 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 75 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 93 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 88 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 86 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 75 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 99 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 75 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 86 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 76 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 70 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 99 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 87 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 90 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 77 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 78 km
1990 AUTOBON 1,427 75 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,144 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in

The Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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