Cross Roads, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,090 Population 310/sq mi density
$115,000 Median Income $53,167 per capita
$543,200 Home Value $328,102 Zillow
$1,893 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime/100K 2,554 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$115,000 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$543,200 home value, $1,893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Roads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates33.2204°N, 96.9958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.5%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 83 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 106 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 103 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 43 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 64 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 62 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 112 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 115 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 87 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 44 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 103 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 67 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 96 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 42 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 84 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 82 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 107 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 39 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

880 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,679 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 78 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 61 km 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 98 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 73 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 95 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 77 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 72 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 47 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 62 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 56 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 76 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 60 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 81 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX (25,907 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 97 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 97 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 83 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 98 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 70 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 87 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 92 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 98 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,677 98 km
1996 LAKEMURRAY 2,452 96 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 79 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 57 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,115 93 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 94 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 92 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Cross Roads has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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