Rising Star, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
734 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$31,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$36,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$494 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eastland County
3
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eastland County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 44
Feb 2 0 48
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 2 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 1 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 25, TX State Senate District 22, TX State House District 68, TX
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Schools

Rising Star El
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Rising Star Hs
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
May El
9 miles, S • 1.4 star
May Hs
9 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Cisco College
21 miles, N • 1.4 star
Howard Payne University
26 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ranger College
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Tarleton State University
45 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Eastland Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
47 miles, NW • 1 star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
98 miles, S • 1 star
Waco Regional Airport
107 miles, SE • 1 star
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