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Road Runner, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cooke County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
781 Population 1,302/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $16,906 per capita
$151,400 Home Value $299,190 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 1,646 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Road Runner 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 323 sunny days per year. 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 Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,302/sq mi
Coordinates33.4843°N, 97.0848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCooke County County
Nearest AirportNorth Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience25.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 144 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 112 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 149 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 109 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 108 km
Sep 25, 2023 9 km WNW of Velma, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Dec 17, 1992 7 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 78 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 73 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 77 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 77 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 74 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 114 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 87 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 85 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 112 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 72 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 109 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 80 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 1,577 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 48 km 1
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 89 km 10
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 70 km 8
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 70 km 2
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 78 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 61 km 7
May 25, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 98 km 2
May 25, 2015 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 54 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 48 km 3
May 7, 1995 EF3 42 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 76 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 98 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 78 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 67 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 81 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 99 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 89 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 100 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 48 km
2011 MCDONALD II 5,932 93 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 30 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 60 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 78 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 81 km
2006 ARKANSASLE 4,191 93 km
1990 RK PRAIRIE 3,974 98 km
2011 ARBUCKLE COMPLEX 3,942 99 km
2006 ARBUCKLE 2 3,824 100 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 50 km
2008 MCMILLEN 3,083 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Road Runner has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.0").

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