At a Glance
Median Income
$31,875
$23,529 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $83,056
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
19.2% smoking rate
How Rule Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rule's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rule a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rule residents earn a median household income of $31,875 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,529. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rule is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,056. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 51.0% 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 1959.
Education
13.3% of adults in Rule hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rule has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population738
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,054/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$23,529
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$1,009
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$83,056
Housing Units476
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,680 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rule was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.