Rule, TX

Rule, Texas

Rule, Texas, in Haskell county, is 51 miles N of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 152 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The town contains a population of approximately 698.

The People and Families of Rule

In Rule, about 67% of adults are married.

Rule boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rule had a median family income of $30,069.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Rule.

Rule Housing

Rule has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Rule tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Rule, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Rule, TX

Comparing Rule 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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 Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Rule Almanac

Rule Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rule Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rule, 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.

Rule High Schools (2004)

RULE SCHOOL
1100 UNION AVE
940-997-2246
A Title I school.
Serves 177 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Rule Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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