Rockdale, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,455
Population
1,272/sq mi density
$47,550
Median Income
$38,800 per capita
$164,300
Home Value
$239,348 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
775
Violent Crime/100K
1,004 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,550 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$164,300 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
775 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6557°N, 97.0085°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Williamson County County |
| Nearest Airport | H H Coffield Regional (RCK) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in |
Rockdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.9").