Why visit Roscoe
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Roscoe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Roscoe
Roscoe is a city in Nolan County in the U.S. state of Texas near the intersection of Interstate 20 and US Highway 84. The Union Pacific Railroad passes through the center of the city. The population was 1,271 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Roscoe, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
Stone Tower RV Park and Cabins
Campground · 0.6 mi
200 North Cypress Street, Roscoe
History
Originally named Vista for an official of the Texas and Pacific Railway which passed through the town, Roscoe took its present name with the opening of the post office in 1890. The town was incorporated in 1907. Shipment of cattle by railroad featured prominently in the town's early economic history, and the Roscoe, Snyder, and Pacific Railway connected the town to the Santa Fe Railway in nearby Fluvanna in 1909.
From the History section of Roscoe, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Roscoe
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 31°F | 1.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 1.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 50°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 60°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 71°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 1.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 33°F | 1.0 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Roscoe (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nolan County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-02-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Avenger Field (SWW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Sweetwater 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Loraine 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Colorado City 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Snyder 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Merkel 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Hamlin 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Bronte 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Anson 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Abilene 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Potosi 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roscoe Texas grain elevator 2011, Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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