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Rhome, TX

City in Wise County, Texas.

Population

1,699

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

370

ZIP codes

0

Rhome and its ZIP codes

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Rhome at a glance

  • Rhome is about 3.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $101,167, 29% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,100 (8% below Texas) and median rent is $981 a month.

Local data for Rhome, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rhome, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$101,167

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$260,100

Median rent

$981/mo

Homeownership

87.9%

Bachelor's or higher

26.7%

Median age

33.3

Average commute

32.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Mexican Americans (207), Puerto Ricans (195).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Rhome.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,064

21,814 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,091

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$451M

FY 2026, $6,564 per person

Wise County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rhome, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.7%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home18.1%

Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rhome, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

940

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

156

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 36°F

36.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rhome, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.8%

U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts

Cities near Rhome

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AuroraCity3.3 mi3.7
New FairviewCity3.4 mi18.9
NewarkCity4.6 mi0.9
Pecan AcresCensus-designated place5.6 mi18.9
BoydTown6.4 mi4.1
JustinCity8.7 mi4.5
BriarCensus-designated place9.1 mi20.3
HasletCity9.9 mi9
RenoCity10 mi13.2
DISHTown10 mi1.6
Pelican BayCity11 mi0.7
NorthlakeTown12 mi19.7
AzleCity12 mi8.8
PonderTown12 mi3.4
SanctuaryTown13 mi0.9
Corral CityTown13 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rhome, TX in?
Rhome is in Wise County, Texas.
What is the population of Rhome, TX?
About 1,699 people live in Rhome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rhome?
Nearby places include Aurora (3.3 mi), New Fairview (3.4 mi), Newark (4.6 mi), Pecan Acres (5.6 mi), Boyd (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023