Riesel, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,337 Population
$108,646 Median Income
$142,500 Home Value
$1,139 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime / 100K
34.9 yrs Median Age
27.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.2
Education

People

Population1,337
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 89.8%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$108,646
Per Capita Income$38,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate6.5%
County GDP$669M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$142,500
Zillow Value$254,776
Median Rent$1,139
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Depression26.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime98/100K
Property Crime1,178/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul46° / 83°
Rain39 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

3.2/5
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Work From Home7.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Riesel Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$108,646
Home Value$142,500
Median Rent$1,139
Poverty Rate6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
Unemployment0.0%
Violent Crime98.1 /100K
Avg Temperature65.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,337
Population Density321 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male55.2%
Female44.8%
Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.8% Black 0.9% Hispanic 1.6% Other 7.7%
White89.8%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only95.9%
Spanish Speakers4.1%
English 95.9% Spanish 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.3%
Health Insurance89.1%

Income

45% above avg
Median Household Income$108,646
Per Capita Income$38,112
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,040
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$54,120

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate6.5%
Total Establishments (County)294
County GDP$669M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation18
Healthcare Facilities23
Retail Stores48
Manufacturing12
Total Establishments294

Industry Mix

Restaurants 18 Healthcare 23 Retail 48 Manufacturing 12

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$54,120
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,350

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.7 min
Work From Home7.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$142,500
Zillow Home Value Index$254,776

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied74.8%

Rental Costs

2% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,139

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,350
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.75%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.1%
Regular Checkup72.8%
Premature Death Rate12,250 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access37.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)23
Restaurants (County)18

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime98.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault98.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,177.6 /100K
Burglary196.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft981.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

46°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Land Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density321 per sq mi
Latitude31.4761°
Longitude-96.9431°
County FIPS48145

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72%
D 27.3%

Republican +44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
High School+92.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density321 per sq mi
Land Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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