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Ross, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Ross is a small town in Texas with a population of 192. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
192 Population 125/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $36,671 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$250,000 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,375
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

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

People

Population192
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$36,671
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$18,479M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units72
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Uninsured14.6%
Smoking14.5%
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation572 ft (174 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries9

Is Ross a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ross receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Ross offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ross is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ross is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ross enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ross has a population of 192 with a density of 125 people per square mile. The median age is 57.4 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 5.2% Hispanic.

Population

192
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
57.4yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Ross vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.0%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.0%
18% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ross vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ross is $59,375, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ross vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,375
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,671
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
IRS Avg AGI$72,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,039
County GDP$18,479M

Business (County)

Restaurants607
Healthcare682
Retail879
Manufacturing250

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,892
154% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ross is $250,000, 11% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$197
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%
Housing Units72
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,892
154% above US avg
Effective Rate3.56%
In Ross, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 25.1% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ross vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Uninsured14.6%
70% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,303
Dentists1:1,803
Mental Health1:465
Checkup Rate72.2%
Dental Visits57.2%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access67.9%
Healthcare Facilities682
Ross has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall0.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation572 ft (174 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates31.7276°N, 97.1129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48309
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.9-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 30.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density125/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities682
Restaurants607
Retail Stores879

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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