At a Glance
Median Income
$63,259
$30,764 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $121,364
Median Rent
$639/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.5% smoking rate
How Roby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roby 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
Roby residents earn a median household income of $63,259 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,764. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roby is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,364. Median rent is $639/month, with 16.7% 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 1960.
Education
15.8% of adults in Roby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roby has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population691
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,259
Per Capita$30,764
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$639
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$121,364
Housing Units349
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death13,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation1,965 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Roby was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.