Roscoe, TX

Roscoe, Texas

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.

The People and Families of 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).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roscoe had a median family income of $28,393.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Roscoe.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Roscoe Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Roscoe, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Roscoe Almanac

Roscoe Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Roscoe Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Roscoe residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roscoe, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roscoe High Schools (2004)

HIGHLAND SCHOOL
6625 F M 608
915-766-3652
A Title I school.
Serves 211 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

ROSCOE H S
1101 W 7TH ST
915-766-3327
Serves 180 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

HOBBS ALTER ED CO-OP
1101 W 7TH ST
915-735-2851
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.

Roscoe Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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