Rising Star, TX
Living in Rising Star
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute83
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports20
Hospitals48
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
876Population+6 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-17 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector54%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office13%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$44kMedian Home Value-$600 (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$441Median Monthly Rent+$297 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K56%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K7%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas4%
Utility gas33%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rising Star
United States45
Texas51
Eastland County28
Property Crime in Rising Star
United States48
Texas58
Eastland County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rising Star
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding59
Tornado33
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rising Star, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rising Star, TX
Providence Private Academy
13 miles, N
Victory Life Academy
26 miles, S
Stephenville Christian School
41 miles, E
A Habitat for Learning
50 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rising Star, TX
Howard Payne University
26 miles, S
Tarleton State University
45 miles, E
Abilene Christian University
50 miles, NW
McMurry University
51 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rising Star, TX
Eastland Memorial Hospital
23 miles, N
Comanche County Medical Center
25 miles, E
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
29 miles, S
Coleman County Medical Center Company
33 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rising Star, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
47 miles, NW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
98 miles, SE
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
103 miles, SW
Waco Regional Airport
107 miles, E