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Ropesville, TX


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Ropesville, Texas

Ropesville, Texas, in Hockley county, is 20 miles SW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 277 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 517.

The People and Families of Ropesville

In Ropesville, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Ropesville people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Ropesville, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ropesville had a median family income of $31,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ropesville Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Ropesville. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Ropesville, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Ropesville tends to be by car.

High Points

Ropesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRopesville Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Ropesville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ropesville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ropesville, TX

Comparing Ropesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity107
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57
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