At a Glance
Median Income
$56,438
$24,308 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
Zillow: $83,984
Median Rent
$774/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Ralls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ralls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ralls a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ralls residents earn a median household income of $56,438 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,308. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ralls is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,984. Median rent is $774/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
9.1% of adults in Ralls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ralls has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,524
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,438
Per Capita$24,308
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$259M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$774
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$83,984
Housing Units853
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death16,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation3,110 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Ralls was founded in 1911.
The median home in Ralls was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.