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Rankin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Reagan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,189 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$72,083 Median Income $34,476 per capita
$119,000 Home Value $193,483 Zillow
$664 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
159 Violent Crime/100K 397 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
159 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rankin, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,083
4% below
$34,476 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
58% below
Zillow: $193,483
Median Rent
$664/mo
43% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
58% below
397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Rankin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
42%
Rent
57%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rankin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rankin residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,476. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rankin is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,483. Median rent is $664/month, with 19.3% 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.

Safety & Crime

Rankin reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 397/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Rankin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rankin has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,189
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$34,476
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$5,147M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,564

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$664
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$193,483
Housing Units509
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent159/100K
Property397/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,046/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,534 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Rankin was founded in 1911.
The median home in Rankin was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.365 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.