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Roaring Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Dickens County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
256 Population 242/sq mi density
$36,827 Median Income $21,693 per capita
$43,300 Home Value $96,008 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,827 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,300 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Roaring Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,504 ft (763 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates33.8992°N, 100.8561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickens County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.5 / 100
Community Resilience16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 20, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 127 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 127 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 130 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 129 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 127 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 117 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 127 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 136 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 130 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 101 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 127 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 130 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 125 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 107 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 128 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 120 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 129 km
Feb 11, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 129 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 115 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1957 EF4 76 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 25 km 4
Apr 27, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 18 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 88 km 2
May 24, 1960 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 1, 1954 EF3 53 km 1
May 25, 2019 EF2 88 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 22, 2010 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 69 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 12, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SWENSON (136,789 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SWENSON 136,789 85 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 47 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 9 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 68 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 82 km
2011 BIRD RANCH 2 28,917 42 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 54 km
1996 TRIANGLE FIRE 25,553 86 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 79 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 82 km
1994 KING COUNTY FIRE 16,759 77 km
1998 PADUCAH FIRE 12,404 41 km
2019 VIVIAN 11,825 90 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 98 km
1995 CR 359 FIRE 9,324 71 km
2019 BIRD RANCH 8,409 48 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 88 km
2011 COPPER BREAKS 7,918 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 65 km
2018 62 5,994 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in

Roaring Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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