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Roxton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Delta County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
411 Population 478/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $35,127 per capita
$861 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
559 Violent Crime/100K 4,375 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
559 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Roxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates33.5456°N, 95.7249°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.4 / 100
Community Resilience60.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 140 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 122 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 134 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 114 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 135 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 120 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 46 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 140 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 87 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 135 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 146 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 137 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 136 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 111 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 131 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 115 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 138 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 300 km
2008 Ike Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 723 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 67 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 6 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 15 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 25 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 99 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 65 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 96 km 2
May 9, 2006 EF3 76 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 52 km 1
May 23, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,935 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 97 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 92 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 91 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 70 km
2003 POPS 4,475 71 km
2009 HALF BANK 3,240 95 km
2006 WHITE ROCK 3,228 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,113 95 km
2022 KERNS RANCH FIRE 2,978 100 km
2022 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,784 73 km
2024 EAST 1980 ROAD FIRE 2,767 72 km
2011 CANEY CREEK 2,570 87 km
2017 MCGEE CREEK FIRE 2,491 94 km
2022 AUGUST CREEK FIRE 2,370 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,961 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,886 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 28 km
2018 BRUSHY CREEK FIRE 1,353 93 km
2009 ELM WOOD 1,313 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in

Roxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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