Rising Star, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
734 Population 424/sq mi density
$31,667 Median Income $18,713 per capita
$36,500 Home Value $169,342 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,500 home value, $596/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rising Star, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,667
58% below
$18,713 per capita
Home Value
$36,500
87% below
Zillow: $169,342
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
88% below
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Rising Star Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Home Value
13%
Rent
51%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rising Star 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

Rising Star residents earn a median household income of $31,667 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,713. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% 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 Rising Star is $36,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,342. Median rent is $596/month, with 29.2% 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 1951.

Education

4.1% of adults in Rising Star hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rising Star has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population734
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,667
Per Capita$18,713
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,500
Rent$596
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$169,342
Housing Units441
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,165/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,635 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rising Star was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.