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Rotan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fisher County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,232 Population 610/sq mi density
$51,307 Median Income $31,434 per capita
$54,300 Home Value $64,451 Zillow
$622 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
637 Violent Crime/100K 1,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,307 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,300 home value, $622/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
637 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,961 ft (598 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density610/sq mi
Coordinates32.8540°N, 100.4655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFisher County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

297 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 21 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 21 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 147 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 22 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 25 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 140 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 22 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 28 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 23 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 116 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 28 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 21 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 21 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 32 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 23 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 24 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 36 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 82 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 122 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 68 km 17
May 2, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 45 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 85 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 33 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 38 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 28 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 44 km 1
Sep 3, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF3 83 km 0
May 3, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Feb 2, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
May 23, 2023 EF2 65 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 19 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 65 km
2011 DICKENS COUNTY COMPLEX 90,808 76 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 76 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 98 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 89 km
1996 PITCHFORK FIRE 27,222 72 km
2011 DOS AMIGOS 18,960 100 km
2008 SILVER 18,094 95 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 47 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 28 km
2011 MITCHELL COUNTY COMPLEX 11,350 85 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 35 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,308 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,994 92 km
2011 SHEPERDS COMPLEX 6,496 61 km
2008 MESQUITE GROVE 5,850 36 km
2008 SNYDER COMPLEX 5,796 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Rotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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