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Glen Rose, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Somervell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,770 Population 693/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $38,075 per capita
$254,100 Home Value $385,961 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 5,962 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$254,100 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Glen Rose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation622 ft (190 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density693/sq mi
Coordinates32.2468°N, 97.7481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySomervell County County
Nearest AirportStephenville Clark Regional (SEP)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 66 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 87 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 84 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 76 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 104 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 76 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 50 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 103 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 76 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 61 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 98 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 51 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 101 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 102 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 92 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 28 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 63 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 101 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 79 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 61 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 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

736 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 73 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 96 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 18 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 60 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 82 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 53 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 67 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 52 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 33 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 92 km
2022 KIDD 41,939 98 km
2006 CARBON 33,013 99 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 85 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 82 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 33 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 58 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 12 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 92 km
2006 CADDO II COMPLEX 5,270 96 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 94 km
2018 SURPRISE 4,182 81 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 13 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,931 98 km
2011 EAST SIDWYNICKS 2,844 96 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 93 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 28 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 56 km
2006 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 2,332 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Glen Rose has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.7").

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