Rhome, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,006 Population 437/sq mi density
$90,969 Median Income $34,329 per capita
$239,100 Home Value $363,900 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 1,252 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,969 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rhome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation818 ft (249 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates33.0789°N, 97.4932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWise County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.94"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

160 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 76 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 57 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 55 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 20 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 19 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 62 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 130 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 61 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 134 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 70 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 143 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 73 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 21 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 101 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 55 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 106 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 58 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 55 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

851 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 98 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 90 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 78 km 6
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 95 km 8
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 46 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 92 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 55 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 39 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 49 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 80 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 90 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 99 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 75 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 81 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 89 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 75 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 85 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 34 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 77 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 89 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 60 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 70 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 61 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 85 km
2011 101 RANCH 5,861 93 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 83 km
2006 BURWICK 4,671 79 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 73 km
2022 LAZY 4,355 100 km
2011 BRYSON COMPLEX 4,287 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 2.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Rhome has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 47°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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