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Rochester, TX
Town in Haskell County, Texas.
Population
228
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
667
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 5.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Rochester, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haskell County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,686
1,494 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,552
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.1M
FY 2026, $10,534 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 29°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| O'BrienCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Knox CityTown | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| RuleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WeinertCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| HaskellCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| MundayCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| BenjaminCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| GoreeCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| StamfordCity | 24 mi | 6 |
| AspermontTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, TX in?
- Rochester is in Haskell County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rochester, TX?
- About 228 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include O'Brien (4.5 mi), Knox City (7.4 mi), Rule (9.3 mi), Weinert (11 mi), Haskell (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023