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Rose City, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Rose City is a small town in Texas with a population of 341. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
341 Population 224/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $31,454 per capita
$78,100 Home Value
70°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,100 home value
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,100
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.8%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Rose City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population341
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$31,454
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,853M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units257
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured17.8%
Smoking19.2%
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain65.1 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation4 ft (1 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband65.1%
Libraries4

Is Rose City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rose City receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rose City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rose City is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rose City is $78,100, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rose City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Rose City has a population of 341 with a density of 224 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.2%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

341
Total Population
224
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rose City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rose City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rose City is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rose City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,454
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
IRS Avg AGI$80,313

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)974
County GDP$1,853M

Business (County)

Restaurants89
Healthcare66
Retail154
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,163
76% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Rose City is $78,100, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,100
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.2%
Housing Units257
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,163
76% above US avg
Effective Rate7.89%
In Rose City, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.8% of residents lack health insurance. 19.2% are current smokers. 26.6% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rose City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure35.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.5%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress16.0%
Short Sleep43.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.0%
Uninsured17.8%
107% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits49.1%
Premature Death11,242/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access66.5%
Healthcare Facilities66
Rose City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 65.1 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.1 inches
71% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates30.1065°N, 94.0502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48199
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.8-point margin. 65.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.7%
D 11.9%

Winner: Republican by 75.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
80% below US avg
High School+80.6%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density224/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants89
Retail Stores154

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone96.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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