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Rocksprings, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Sutton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
721 Population 591/sq mi density
$31,125 Median Income $23,292 per capita
$48,000 Home Value $201,577 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocksprings enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates30.0171°N, 100.2133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySutton County County
Nearest AirportDel Rio International (DRT)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.0 / 100
Community Resilience5.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 3, 2021.

Jun 3, 2021 3 km E of Las Quintas Fronterizas, Texas M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Allen (1980, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1980 Allen Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

81 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 16, 1989 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1970 EF3 94 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 95 km 0
May 28, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 15, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
May 10, 1995 EF2 99 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 45 km 0
May 7, 1995 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 17, 1988 EF2 98 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF2 99 km 0
May 19, 1975 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 25, 1971 EF2 88 km 0
May 14, 1970 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1964 EF2 90 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 99 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF1 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1999 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 8, 1997 EF1 99 km 0
May 23, 1995 EF1 98 km 0
May 10, 1995 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BROWN RANCH (17,881 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 BROWN RANCH 17,881 21 km
2015 FORT MCKAVETT COMPLEX 8,225 57 km
2011 OASIS 7,919 51 km
2000 NUECES RIVER FIRE 5,576 19 km
2008 MACY 4,922 97 km
2020 ARROYO GRANDE 4,855 98 km
2007 HUDSPETH RANCH 3,688 94 km
2022 NETHERY ROAD 3,391 44 km
2008 GARVEN STORE COMPLEX 3,379 52 km
2008 HOLMES 3,331 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,719 42 km
2008 BRIGGS 2,698 90 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,654 62 km
2011 MCPHERSON 2,592 74 km
2022 POPE 2 2,549 78 km
2009 SCOTTY MOORE RANCH II 2,545 87 km
2020 MCMEAN 2,394 74 km
2011 MAYNARD CREEK FIRE 2,374 34 km
2022 WEST NUECES 1,893 53 km
2008 ROCKY FORD RANCH 1,862 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Driest

Rocksprings has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.9").

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