Rochester, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Haskell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
260 Population 765/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $17,228 per capita
$725 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochester, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$17,228 per capita
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Rent
62%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rochester 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

Rochester residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,228. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Education

6.6% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$17,228
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$725
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$78,226
Housing Units134
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,595/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,596 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rochester was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.