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Rocky Mound, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Franklin County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
186 Population 454/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $18,585 per capita
$900 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,061 Violent Crime/100K 3,936 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,061 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Mound enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates33.0212°N, 95.0175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.1 / 100
Community Resilience70.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 136 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 135 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 126 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 147 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 129 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 105 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 90 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 108 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 130 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 109 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 110 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 144 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 140 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 141 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 131 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 135 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 136 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 142 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 140 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 213 km
2008 Ike Category 1 226 km
2005 Rita Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 476 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 94 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 90 km 10
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 71 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 19 km 1
May 10, 2015 EF3 88 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 23 km 1
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 68 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 56 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 60 km
2003 POPS 4,475 46 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 90 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 84 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 41 km
2011 592 2,278 91 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 51 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 76 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 98 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 92 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 77 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 46 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in

Rocky Mound has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.2").

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