What are the schools like in Rotan, TX?

Rotan is served primarily by ROTAN ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Rotan?

The median household income in Rotan, TX is $39,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Rotan, TX?

Rotan has an average high temperature of 56.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Rotan, TX affordable or expensive?

Rotan's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rotan is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,300 and the median rent is $572 per month.

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

Rotan has a violent crime rate of 443.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 939.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rotan, TX a Good Place to Live?

Rotan is a small town of 1,270 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,861 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

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

All Rotan 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

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

Metric	Rotan, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$572	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Rotan's violent crime rate is 443.9 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

443.9 /100k

Property Crime

939.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rotan is served primarily by ROTAN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rotan, TX	National Avg
School District	ROTAN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rotan sees average highs of 56.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 23.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rotan, TX
Average High — January	56.4°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	23.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.5"

Demographics

Metric	Rotan, TX	National Avg
Population	1,270	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roby, TX 9 mi Sylvester, TX 15 mi McCaulley, TX 16 mi Hamlin, TX 19 mi Hermleigh, TX 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Rotan

Rotan, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79546

Rotan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rotan, TX affordable or expensive?

Rotan's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rotan roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,300 and median rent is $572/month.

What is the crime rate in Rotan, TX?

Rotan's violent crime rate is 443.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 939.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rotan?

Public schools in Rotan are operated by ROTAN ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rotan, TX a good place to live?

Rotan, TX has a population of 1,270, a median household income of $39,861, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Rotan?

Rotan averages 56.4°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.5 inches with about 3.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rotan?

Rotan, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79546.

What is the population of Rotan?

The population of Rotan, Texas is 1,270 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rotan?

Key numbers for living in Rotan: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $54,300, median household income $39,861, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rotan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.