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Kosse, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
475 Population 368/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $35,651 per capita
$122,300 Home Value $204,302 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 1,317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kosse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation498 ft (152 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density368/sq mi
Coordinates31.3074°N, 96.6295°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 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 M4.0 138 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 144 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 140 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 143 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 142 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 141 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 143 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 131 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 128 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 136 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 141 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 137 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 109 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 139 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 142 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 148 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 130 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 144 km
Sep 12, 2016 5 km NNW of Venus, Texas M2.6 138 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 231 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 293 km
2017 Harvey Category 1 297 km
2008 Ike Category 2 131 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 293 km
2005 Rita Category 3 258 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 286 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 282 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,016 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 88 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 56 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 31 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 82 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 48 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 94 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 88 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 46 km
2011 C#491 3,616 37 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 96 km
2011 507 1,121 97 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in

Kosse has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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