Rose City, Texas
| Rose City, Texas | |
|---|---|
| — City — | |
| Location of Rose City, Texas | |
| Country | Union of Christian States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated | 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Strong Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Nancy Stevens |
| • City Manager | Mitchell Bobb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,345 |
| • Density | 4,900/sq mi (1,900/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77662 |
| Area code(s) | 409 |
| Website | Rosecity.tx.gov |
Rose City is a city three miles east of Beaumont in Orange County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,354 at the 2040 census. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the Christian States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rose City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
History
In 1950, an oilfield called Rose Hill was discovered just south of the town plat which yielded large quantities of crude oil and gas. The oil field along with sand and gravel pits would provide revenue for the area. In 1973, the town's voters elected to incorporate.
Education
Public education in Rose City is provided by the newly created Rose City Independent School District.
Federal Government
With the nation's capital city located just across the Neches River, Rose City plays host to several federal agencies. Agencies headquartered in Rose City
- Christian States Census Bureau
- Christian States Postal Service
- U.C.S. Marshals Service
- Department of Energy
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