Roscoe, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,347 Population 418/sq mi density
$52,935 Median Income $26,229 per capita
$80,700 Home Value $152,652 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
83 Violent Crime/100K 83 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,935 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Roscoe, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,935
30% below
$26,229 per capita
Home Value
$80,700
71% below
Zillow: $152,652
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
83/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Roscoe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
29%
Rent
90%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roscoe 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

Roscoe residents earn a median household income of $52,935 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,229. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roscoe is $80,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,652. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 30.9% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Roscoe reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 83/100K.

Education

12.4% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,347
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,935
Per Capita$26,229
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,201M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,700
Rent$1,042
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$152,652
Housing Units626
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property83/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain21.2 in/yr
Elevation2,381 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Roscoe was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.