Rhome, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,006 Population 437/sq mi density
$90,969 Median Income $34,329 per capita
$239,100 Home Value $363,900 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
156 Violent Crime/100K 1,252 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,969 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$239,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rhome, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,969
21% above
$34,329 per capita
Home Value
$239,100
15% below
Zillow: $363,900
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
156/100K
59% below
1,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Rhome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
85%
Rent
85%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rhome a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rhome residents earn a median household income of $90,969 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,329. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rhome is $239,100 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,900. Median rent is $983/month, with 24.0% 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 1998.

Safety & Crime

Rhome reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,252/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Rhome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rhome has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,006
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,969
Per Capita$34,329
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$239,100
Rent$983
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$363,900
Housing Units625
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent156/100K
Property1,252/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation818 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Rhome was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.