West Tawakoni, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,057 Population 729/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $24,119 per capita
$64,800 Home Value $191,266 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $1,304/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Tawakoni 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 44.2 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates32.8996°N, 96.0359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRockwall County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.6%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 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

94 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 M4.0 110 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 80 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 144 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 141 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 127 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 81 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 148 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 116 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 88 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 32 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 126 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 92 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 149 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 84 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 86 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 148 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 140 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 114 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 86 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 293 km
2008 Ike Category 2 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,707 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 100 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 72 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 92 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 58 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 44 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 69 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 84 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 76 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 51 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.8 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in

West Tawakoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.2").

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