How long is the commute from Rising Star, TX?
Workers who live in Rising Star, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
20.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 20.5%
How people in Rising Star get to work
| Means of transportation | Rising Star | Eastland County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±11.5 points) | 78.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.7% (±11.9 points) | 14.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±4.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 4.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Rising Star, the average commute is lower than in Eastland County (25.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rising Star, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Eastland County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Eastland County, Rising Star ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1308 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rising Star
| Vehicles available | Rising Star | Eastland County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.5% (±14.1 points) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±13.2 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.1% (±11.8 points) | 40.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±5.9 points) | 23.4% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Rising Star, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Eastland County (5.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rising Star
| Rising Star | Eastland County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 4.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.1% (±9.9 points) | 91.3% (±2.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.3% (±10.7 points) | 87.6% (±2.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rising Star, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Eastland County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rising Star
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | — | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Cross Plains | 12 mi | 32.5 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Carbon | 14 mi | 35.9 minutes (±19.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gorman | 19 mi | 29.7 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Cisco | 20 mi | 32.7 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Lake Brownwood | 21 mi | 38.4 minutes (±17.3) | Higher |
| Blanket | 22 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Eastland | 23 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Early | 25 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cross Plains, TX (32.5 minutes), Gorman, TX (29.7 minutes), Cisco, TX (32.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Eastland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon | 35.9 minutes (±19.6) |
| 2 | Cisco | 32.7 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Gorman | 29.7 minutes (±10.1) |
| 4 | Ranger | 27.8 minutes (±8.0) |
| 5 | Eastland | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Rising Star | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rising Star
How long is the average commute in Rising Star?
Workers who live in Rising Star, TX take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rising Star without a car?
20.5% of households in Rising Star have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rising Star?
5.8% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Rising Star worked from home, and 81.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Star town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Star town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Star town, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Rising Star town, Texas (place:62252, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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