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Rochester, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
260
Population
765/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$17,228 per capita
$725
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
121
Violent Crime/100K
787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,596 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3142°N, 99.8565°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haskell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").