Ranger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,541 Population 363/sq mi density
$34,006 Median Income $22,353 per capita
$49,700 Home Value $110,462 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 308 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,006 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,700 home value, $836/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ranger, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,006
55% below
$22,353 per capita
Home Value
$49,700
82% below
Zillow: $110,462
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Ranger Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ranger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
18%
Rent
72%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ranger a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ranger residents earn a median household income of $34,006 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,353. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 530 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ranger is $49,700 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,462. Median rent is $836/month, with 19.1% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Ranger reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Ranger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ranger has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,541
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,006
Per Capita$22,353
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$49,700
Rent$836
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$110,462
Housing Units1,304
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property308/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,165/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,430 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ranger was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.