What are the schools like in Ranger, TX?

Ranger is served primarily by RANGER ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Ranger?

The median household income in Ranger, TX is $30,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Ranger, TX?

Ranger has an average high temperature of 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Ranger, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ranger, TX affordable or expensive?

Ranger's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ranger is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $46,500 and the median rent is $631 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ranger, TX?

Ranger has a violent crime rate of 44.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 307.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ranger, TX a Good Place to Live?

Ranger is a small town of 2,524 in Texas, with a median household income of $30,344 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Ranger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ranger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ranger city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.1

Ranger's overall cost of living index is 84.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ranger costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ranger, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$46,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$631	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ranger's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.0 /100k

Property Crime

307.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ranger is served primarily by RANGER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ranger, TX	National Avg
School District	RANGER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ranger sees average highs of 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 29.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ranger, TX
Average High — January	57.8°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	29.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ranger, TX	National Avg
Population	2,524	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eastland, TX 9 mi Strawn, TX 12 mi Mingus, TX 15 mi Carbon, TX 16 mi Gorman, TX 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Ranger

Ranger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76470

Ranger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ranger, TX affordable or expensive?

Ranger's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ranger roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $46,500 and median rent is $631/month.

What is the crime rate in Ranger, TX?

Ranger's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 307.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ranger?

Public schools in Ranger are operated by RANGER ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ranger, TX a good place to live?

Ranger, TX has a population of 2,524, a median household income of $30,344, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ranger?

Ranger averages 57.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.2 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ranger?

Ranger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76470.

What is the population of Ranger?

The population of Ranger, Texas is 2,524 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ranger?

Key numbers for living in Ranger: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $46,500, median household income $30,344, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ranger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.