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Roscoe, Texas, in Nolan county, is 47 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 188 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,378 people lived in Roscoe.
In Roscoe, about 63% of adults are married. Roscoe is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).
In 2000, Roscoe had a median family income of $28,393.
Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Roscoe.
A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.
An estimated 76% of living spaces in Roscoe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Roscoe compared to other places in the state.
In Roscoe, 97% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Roscoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Roscoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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