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Rising Star, TX
Town in Eastland County, Texas.
Population
668
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Rising Star and its ZIP codes
Rising Star at a glance
- Rising Star is about 3.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,037 a year, 53% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,500 (86% below Texas) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Rising Star, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rising Star, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,037
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$39,500
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (169), Irish Americans (136), Mexican Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eastland County. PPP loans are for Rising Star.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,697
5,756 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,338 per person
How people get to work
Rising Star, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rising Star, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rising Star, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Rising Star
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Cross PlainsTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Thunderbird BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| CarbonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| GormanCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| CiscoCity | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.7 |
| BlanketTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| EastlandCity | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| PutnamTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| EarlyCity | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| ComancheCity | 25 mi | 4.6 |
| BrownwoodCity | 25 mi | 14.9 |
| De LeonCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| BangsCity | 28 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rising Star, TX in?
- Rising Star is in Eastland County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rising Star, TX?
- About 668 people live in Rising Star, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rising Star?
- Nearby places include May (8.6 mi), Cross Plains (12 mi), Thunderbird Bay (13 mi), Carbon (14 mi), Gorman (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023