Santa Rosa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,111
Population
471/sq mi density
$29,803
Median Income
$13,616 per capita
$48,700
Home Value
$153,690 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,803 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,700 home value, $892/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2561°N, 97.8253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Willacy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valley International (HRL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 60°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.0").