At a Glance
Median Income
$108,646
$38,112 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
Zillow: $254,776
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Riesel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riesel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riesel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riesel residents earn a median household income of $108,646 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riesel is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,776. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 30.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Riesel reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,178/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Riesel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riesel has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,337
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,646
Per Capita$38,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$254,776
Housing Units524
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property1,178/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riesel was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.