Rosser, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
388 Population 203/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $33,374 per capita
$268,500 Home Value $335,854 Zillow
$595 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,500 home value, $595/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosser enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation357 ft (109 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates32.4583°N, 96.4519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKaufman County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %62.4%
Unhealthy Days8

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.0 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.85 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 61 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 117 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 115 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 60 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 60 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 79 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 121 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 92 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 67 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 65 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 65 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 66 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 64 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 98 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 77 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 66 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 64 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 69 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 116 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 1,624 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 47 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 40 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 32 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 99 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 55 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 43 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 78 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 90 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 63 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Rosser has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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