Italy

City in Texas, United States

Overview

Italy, Texas is a small rural town known for its friendly community and classic Americana vibe, located about 45 miles south of Dallas. The city offers a peaceful retreat in Ellis County, with farms, local shops, and historical sites. Its modest population makes for a welcoming and quiet atmosphere ideal for families and road trippers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
1,099
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.18°, -96.88°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,650
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
8.7°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
952 mm
Internet Speed
188 Mbps
Upload
194 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
CRS
Distance
49 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.