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Rocksprings, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Sutton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
721 Population 591/sq mi density
$31,125 Median Income $23,292 per capita
$48,000 Home Value $201,577 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocksprings, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,125
59% below
$23,292 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
83% below
Zillow: $201,577
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
59.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Rocksprings Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocksprings a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocksprings residents earn a median household income of $31,125 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,292. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 161 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocksprings is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,577. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Rocksprings reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,289/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Rocksprings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 59.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocksprings has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population721
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$31,125
Per Capita$23,292
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$201,577
Housing Units454
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,289/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain26.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation2,379 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+59.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband42.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Rocksprings was founded in 1891.
The median home in Rocksprings was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.