Rising Star is a small town of 660 in Texas, with a median household income of $32,697
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rising Star stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rising Star is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rising Star 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: 82.4
Rising Star's overall cost of living index is 82.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rising Star costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rising Star, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$33,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$622
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,697
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rising Star's violent crime rate is 147.1 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.1 /100k
Property Crime
702.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rising Star is served primarily by RISING STAR ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rising Star, TX
National Avg
School District
RISING STAR ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rising Star sees average highs of 57.0°F in January
and 94.4°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Rising Star's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rising Star roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $33,500 and median rent is $622/month.
Rising Star's violent crime rate is 147.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 702.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rising Star are operated by RISING STAR ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 3.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rising Star, TX has a population of 660, a median household income of $32,697, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Rising Star averages 57.0°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rising Star, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76471.
The population of Rising Star, Texas is 660 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rising Star: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $33,500, median household income $32,697, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rising Star side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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