Robert Lee, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coke County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,033 Population 906/sq mi density
$33,413 Median Income $25,474 per capita
$59,400 Home Value $135,709 Zillow
$506 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,413 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,400 home value, $506/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Robert Lee, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,413
56% below
$25,474 per capita
Home Value
$59,400
79% below
Zillow: $135,709
Median Rent
$506/mo
56% below
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Robert Lee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
21%
Rent
44%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Robert Lee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Robert Lee residents earn a median household income of $33,413 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,474. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Robert Lee is $59,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,709. Median rent is $506/month, with 29.6% 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 1966.

Education

7.5% of adults in Robert Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Robert Lee has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,033
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,413
Per Capita$25,474
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,422

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,400
Rent$506
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$135,709
Housing Units642
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation1,830 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Robert Lee was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.