At a Glance
Median Income
$59,375
$36,671 per capita
Violent Crime
70/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ross a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ross residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,671. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ross reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ross has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$36,671
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$288,364
Housing Units72
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property1,162/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation572 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ross was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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