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Why visit Heath
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Rockwall 14 and XD, Buffalo Creek Golf Club and Chandlers Landing Marina.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Heath
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Heath
Heath is a city in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, Texas, United States. The population was 9,769 at the 2020 census, up from 6,921 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
From the Wikipedia article Heath, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes51
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 3.0 mi
685 East Interstate 30, Rockwall
Su-Th 10:45-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:45-24:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
844 East Interstate 30, Rockwall
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
On The Border
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 3.1 mi
747 East Interstate 30, Rockwall
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
39 more on the map.
History
Heath, Texas, is a city in southwestern Rockwall County, Texas, located along Farm Road 740, approximately seven miles south of Rockwall. The community was named after John O. Heath, one of the area’s earliest settlers in 1846. Originally known as Black Hill due to its dark soil, the settlement established the first post office in what is now Rockwall County in 1849. After the post office moved to Rockwall in 1854, the community was renamed Willow Springs until 1886, when it became Heath and briefly regained a post office, which operated until 1906.
Heath developed slowly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, supported by agriculture and small local businesses. By 1904 the population had reached approximately 225, and the Heath Independent School District had been established. A fire in 1916 destroyed several buildings and contributed to a prolonged decline, which was exacerbated by the Great Depression. By 1950 the population had fallen to about 50, and the local school closed after merging with the Rockwall school district.
From the History section of Heath, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship8
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.2 mi
6819 Farm to Market 549, Heath
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Education Center International Academy 2
School · 4.7 mi
8200 Schrade Rd, Rowlett
Healthcare16
Map of Heath
145 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lavon Dam (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kaufman County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terrell Municipal Airport (TRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Forney 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Fate 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Mesquite 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Garland 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Balch Springs 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Richardson 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Dallas 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Plano 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Allen 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Fairview 21 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rockwall Lighthouse (15240859151), Nelo Hotsuma, CC BY 2.0
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