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Rowlett, Texas

       
Total population 54,869 Average January/July temperatures 44.1° / 81.9°
Median home price $ 163,605 Annual Precipitation 25.43 in. /yr.
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Rowlett, Texas

This city had a population of just 250 as recently as its incorporation year of 1952.

Cultural Attractions
The city is a short drive away from the cultural offerings of Dallas.
Economy
The 1971 completion of Lake Ray Hubbard caused significant development in the city, where the current top employers include the Independent School District, Wal-Mart, and the Lake Pointe Medical Center.
Geography
Rowlett is northeast of Dallas, along Lake Ray Hubbard with Rowlett Creek to the west.
Historical
The creek that runs through the city was named after Daniel Rowlett, who reportedly never even lived near it.
Recreation
Rowlett has about 78 miles of lake shoreline and 385 acres of established and developing parks, as well as golf courses and hiking trails.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 56.93 ° / 31.26 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 94.16 ° / 69.61 °
Precipitation (?) 25.43 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 37 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 196
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 98
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 163,605
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $75036.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $68827
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .410 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 40
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 68
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 32
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 188
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 4
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 82
Number of libraries within the county (?) 90
Number of museums within the county (?) 34
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 54,869
Population density (?) 2,765 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 112.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 7,726 people
Education (?) 33 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 123
Number of clinics within the county (?) 717
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 68
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