Median Income $56,979

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $136,600

52% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.6%

69% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.0%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.5%

72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population231

Median Age62.1 yrs

Density285/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans30.7%

Economy

Median Income$56,979

Per Capita$53,596

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty3.5%

County GDP$8,573M

Commute34 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$136,600

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units124

Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity34.0%

Uninsured15.0%

Smoking14.2%

Depression24.6%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain23.4 in/yr

Sunny Days328/yr

Elevation1,758 ft (536 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.6%

High School+92.4%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%

Commute34 min

Broadband47.9%

Libraries3

Is Rowena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rowena 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Rowena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rowena is $56,979, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rowena is $136,600, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rowena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 328 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Rowena has a population of 231 with a density of 285 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.2%).

Population

231

Total Population

285

People / sq mi

62.1yrs

Median Age

60% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%

Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rowena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	78.1%
	1% below US avg
Spanish	21.9%
	63% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rowena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rowena is $56,979, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Rowena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,979
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$53,596
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,077
IRS Avg AGI	$79,486

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.5%
	72% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,105
County GDP	$8,573M

Business (County)

Restaurants	318
Healthcare	267
Retail	405
Manufacturing	98

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,479
	114% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.7 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rowena is $136,600, 52% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$136,600
	52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	98.3%
Housing Units	124
Median Year Built	1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,479
	114% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.48%

In Rowena, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.0%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	30.6%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.2%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.9%
Physical Inactivity	25.7%
Depression	24.6%
Mental Distress	18.8%
Physical Distress	13.1%
Short Sleep	38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.4%
Uninsured	15.0%
	74% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,388
Dentists	1:1,544
Mental Health	1:463
Checkup Rate	71.6%
Dental Visits	54.4%
Premature Death	9,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	83.3%
Healthcare Facilities	267

Rowena has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.4 inches. The area enjoys 328 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.0°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	23.4 inches
	39% below US avg
Snowfall	0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,758 ft (536 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	285/sq mi
Coordinates	31.6442°N, 100.0481°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48451

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48-point margin. 47.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%

D 25.5%

Winner: Republican by 48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.6%
	69% below US avg
High School+	92.4%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	285/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	47.9%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	267
Restaurants	318
Retail Stores	405

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.7 min
Drive Alone	86.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Rowena, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Rowena a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Rowena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Rowena vs U.S. Average

Income: Rowena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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