At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$20,733 per capita
Home Value
$66,000
Zillow: $104,941
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Rodessa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rodessa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rodessa 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
Rodessa residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,733. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rodessa is $66,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,941. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Rodessa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
4.3% of adults in Rodessa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rodessa has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$20,733
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$104,941
Housing Units88
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute41 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Rodessa was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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