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Dallas County, Texas: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Dallas County at 4.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 17% higher than the rate for Texas (4.1). The median household earns $76,547 and the unemployment rate was 4.5% in August 2026. About 2,621,179 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Dallas County?
From 2021 through 2025, Dallas County averaged 13,253 reported violent crimes a year, along with 78,454 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.8: 17% higher than the Texas rate (4.1), and 29% higher than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 28.1 per 1,000 (Texas: 21.1; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (68%). CDC death records show about 248 homicide deaths a year in the county (9.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Dallas County | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 13,253 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 260 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 1,021 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2,987 | 1.1 | 0.66 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 8,984 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 78,454 | 28.1 | 21.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 10,180 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 48,778 | 17.5 | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19,496 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (24 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
Median household income is $76,547, close to the statewide figure ($78,476). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,000 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,565. 10.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 65,743 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,621,179 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $76,547 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $303,000 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,565 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5% | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.7% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.8% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.1 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% | 91.4% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 21.5% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Dallas County?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Dallas County: Rsr Corporation, Delfasco Forge and Lane Plating Works, Inc. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Dallas County has 29 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 16 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Joe Pool Dam (108 ft) and North Lake Dam (61 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
113 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,118,889 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Dallas County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1, Severe Ice Storm 1, Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 19 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 34 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 330 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 97 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Dallas County?
No highway work zones were listed in Dallas County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Dallas County?
Federal school lists show 765 public and 145 private schools in the county. 76 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 136 fire or EMS stations and 47 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Cedar Hill State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Dallas County
Gun shops
79 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Dallas County (74 from the ATF licensee list, 5 from OpenStreetMap), plus 89 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 56 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #185 (Garland), Academy Sports + Outdoors #78 (Dallas), Academy Sports + Outdoors #80 (Mesquite), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 037 (Garland), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 097 (Grand Prairie), Bishop Pawn And Jewelry #1 (Dallas), Casa View Pawn (Dallas), Cash America Pawn (7 in Dallas) and 60 more.
Liquor stores
187 liquor stores are on the map in Dallas County: 3 Apples Liquor (Irving), 3 Guys Liquor (Dallas), 360 Liquors #2 (Grand Prairie), 360 Liquors #5 (Irving), A-1 Liquor (Rowlett), Alcohaul Beer Spirits Wine (Irving), American Spirits Beverage Co (Addison), Amigo Liquor Beer & Wine (Grand Prairie) and 179 more.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Dallas County: Planned Parenthood (Addison), Planned Parenthood North Dallas Shelburne (Dallas), Planned Parenthood Of Greater Taxes Surgical Health Services (Dallas) and Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas Inc, - Mesquite (Mesquite).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Dallas County?
Dallas County averaged 13,253 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 17% higher than the Texas rate (4.1). The property-crime rate was 28.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Dallas County?
$76,547 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $78,476 for Texas and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Dallas County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 65,743 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Dallas County?
Dallas County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Very High).
Are there Superfund sites in Dallas County?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Dallas County: Rsr Corporation, Delfasco Forge and Lane Plating Works, Inc. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Dallas County right now?
No highway work zones were listed in Dallas County in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Dallas County?
76 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Dallas County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin County | 1,163,337 | 1.2 | $121,600 |
| Denton County | 979,561 | 1.6 | $111,498 |
| Ellis County | 213,160 | 1.6 | $99,595 |
| Kaufman County | 172,604 | 1.8 | $89,485 |
| Rockwall County | 123,617 | 1.2 | $127,981 |
| Tarrant County | 2,167,390 | 3.9 | $84,207 |
Cities in Dallas County with their own page: Dallas, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, Richardson, Rowlett, DeSoto.
More: Texas statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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