Rising Star, TX
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.
Liberal (19%) (79%) ConservativeClimate
Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.
| 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
Schools
Colleges
Cisco College
21 miles, N
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Howard Payne University
26 miles, SW
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Ranger College
30 miles, NE
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Tarleton State University
45 miles, E
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Hospitals
Eastland Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
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Comanche County Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
29 miles, SW
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Coleman County Medical Center Company
33 miles, W
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Airports
Abilene Regional Airport
47 miles, NW
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Robert Gray Army Airfield
98 miles, S
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San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
103 miles, W
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Waco Regional Airport
107 miles, SE
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