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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,635 ft (498 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0976°N, 98.9665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Eastland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in |
Rising Star has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.3").