At a Glance
Median Income
$51,307
$31,434 per capita
Home Value
$54,300
Zillow: $76,322
Median Rent
$622/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Rotan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rotan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rotan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rotan residents earn a median household income of $51,307 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,434. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rotan is $54,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $76,322. Median rent is $622/month, with 22.3% 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 1960.
Education
14.8% of adults in Rotan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rotan has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,232
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,307
Per Capita$31,434
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,300
Rent$622
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$76,322
Housing Units650
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain23.5 in/yr
Elevation1,961 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rotan was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.