Rochester, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
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 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
260 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$488 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Haskell 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

Haskell County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 42
Feb 2 1 46
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 2 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 2 0 53
Dec 1 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Schools

O'BRIEN Middle
5 miles, NE 2.8 star
Knox City El
8 miles, NE 1.9 star
Knox City Hs
8 miles, NE 3.7 star
Rule School
10 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Hardin-Simmons University
58 miles, S 2.3 star
Abilene Christian University
59 miles, S 2.3 star
McMurry University
61 miles, S 2.3 star

Hospitals

Seymour Hospital
40 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
63 miles, S 1 star
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
120 miles, NE 1 star