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Roanoke, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Denton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
9,947 Population 1,444/sq mi density
$100,986 Median Income $59,990 per capita
$454,500 Home Value $424,473 Zillow
$1,814 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,182 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,986 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$454,500 home value, $1,814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation629 ft (192 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density1,444/sq mi
Coordinates33.0147°N, 97.2290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDenton County County
Nearest AirportDallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.6 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

145 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 61 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 80 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 78 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 37 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 35 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 32 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 131 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 36 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 136 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 60 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 60 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 38 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 104 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 30 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 119 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 30 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 62 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 118 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 32 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 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

897 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,691 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 65 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 83 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 83 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 74 km 7
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 68 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 77 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 32 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 33 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF3 63 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 89 km 3
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 65 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 38 km 0
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 95 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 100 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 58 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 99 km
2011 CHERRY HOMES 7,398 85 km
2011 ENMIN FIRE 6,618 96 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 6,505 74 km
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,370 96 km
2011 HAT ON ROAD 4,410 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 48 km
2011 DARK HOLLOW RD. 2,499 99 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 56 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 89 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 46 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 52 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 73 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 61 km
2009 HARRIS 1,875 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

Roanoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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