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Roscoe, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,347 Population 418/sq mi density
$52,935 Median Income $26,229 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $133,456 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 536 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,935 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,381 ft (726 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates32.4419°N, 100.5322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNolan County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.2 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 38 km
Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 143 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 38 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 131 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 36 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 37 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 38 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 122 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 50 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 39 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 31 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 99 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 35 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 148 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 38 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 138 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 65 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 133 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 144 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 97 km 5
May 3, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
May 18, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 10 km 1
Mar 14, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 61 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 22 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 31 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1962 EF3 94 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 66 km 1
May 3, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
May 2, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2023 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH (157,855 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 55 km
2011 WILDCAT 150,157 79 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 31 km
2006 COLE 39,436 92 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 55 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 49 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 89 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 21 km
2012 WILDCAT 14,034 71 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 53 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 61 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 97 km
2011 CLAY 6,770 82 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 48 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 78 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,345 61 km
2011 FULLER 5,187 71 km
2011 BOYKEN 4,866 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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