Checked
Rowena, TX
Census-designated place in Runnels County, Texas.
Population
199
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
247
ZIP codes
0
Rowena and its ZIP codes
Rowena at a glance
- Rowena is about 2.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Rowena, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Runnels County. PPP loans are for Rowena.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,054
3,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,795
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.4M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rowena, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowena, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Rowena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BallingerCity | 8.2 mi | 3.5 |
| MilesCity | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Paint RockTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BronteTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| WintersCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| WingateCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| San AngeloCity | 28 mi | 60.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowena, TX in?
- Rowena is in Runnels County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rowena, TX?
- About 199 people live in Rowena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowena?
- Nearby places include Ballinger (8.2 mi), Miles (8.8 mi), Paint Rock (12 mi), Bronte (22 mi), Winters (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023