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Rising Star, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County
Rising Star, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Rising Star a Good Place to Live?
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 3.5% (3% below 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 $155,848. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rising Star reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,658/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.