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Haskell County

Population in July 2008: 326. Population change since 2000: -13.8%
 

Males: 160  (49.2%)
Females: 166  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  38.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79544.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,907 (it was $20,357 in 2000)
Rochester:  $29,907
Texas:  $50,043

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,307

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $31,568 (it was $15,900 in 2000)
Rochester:  $31,568
Texas:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $41,382; Detached houses: $42,315; Townhouses or other attached units: $26,942; Mobile homes: $8,333

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Races in Rochester:

  • White Non-Hispanic (53.2%)
  • Hispanic (38.6%)
  • Other race (24.1%)
  • Black (7.1%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Rochester: 69.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (10.8%), German (6.9%), Irish (5.8%), English (2.9%), Scottish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1595 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 928 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rochester

  • High school or higher: 54.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rochester town

  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

33 residents are foreign born (8.7% Latin America).

This town:  8.7%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Rochester, Texas in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Rochester to the number of sex offenders is 109 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Rochester:  1.5% ($239)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (60.4 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (151.6 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (181.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: O'Brien, TX (2.1 miles) , Knox City, TX (2.7 miles ), Rule, TX (3.1 miles ), Weinert, TX (3.3 miles) , Haskell, TX (3.6 miles ), Munday, TX (4.0 miles ), Benjamin, TX (4.4 miles ), Sagerton, TX (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 33.31 N, Longitude: 99.86 W

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: -76 (-16.7%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%)
  • Food and beverage stores (13%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (6%)
  • Construction (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (31%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Personal and laundry services (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)



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Rochester-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Rochester town center killed 17 people and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1962, a category 4 tornado 11.2 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Rochester-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from Rochester center
On 1/29/2008 at 10:24:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/2007 at 13:54:21, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 2.7 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Rochester:
  • KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; KNOX CITY, TX)
  • HASKELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; HASKELL, TX)
  • STONEWALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; ASPERMONT, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Rochester, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rochester:
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; ABILENE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,380)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 123 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 6,068)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 125 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 125 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.4%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  29.4%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  9.5%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rochester, TX



Rochester compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Rochester (2009 data):
  • First National Bank in Munday: Rochester Branch at 410 Carothers Avenue, branch established on 1986-06-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $75.5 mil, Deposits: $68.6 mil, headquarters in Munday, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First Baird Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Haskell County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Rochester

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 107.78%
Here107.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents65.1%9.5%8.8%6.5%4.2%
Congregations37.9%3.4%17.2%10.3%6.9%
NameInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents1.7%1.6%1.5%0.8%0.3%
Congregations6.9%3.4%3.4%3.4%6.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$3,000$18,0000$0
Totals for Government 2$3,000$18,0000$0



7.49% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,978 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.49%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jones County, TX  0.86% ($19,063 average AGI)
from Taylor County, TX  0.70% ($22,462)


8.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,720 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.57%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Taylor County, TX  1.44% ($27,926 average AGI)
to Jones County, TX  0.96% ($20,611)
to Knox County, TX  0.64% ($18,833)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rochester:
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KVRP (1400 AM; 1 kW; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: ROLLINS PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rochester:
  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KOES (106.9 FM; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: TEXAS GULFWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KCDD (103.7 FM; HAMLIN, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Rochester:
  • KIDT-LP (Channel 43; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: SAGE BROADCASTING CORP./KIDY-TV)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Warren D Harkins, 2.8 Mi Ene, Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.9 m

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • ROCHESTER, 2.8 Mi Ene Of, Overall height: 71.9 m, Call Sign: WPY55
    3750.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3990.00 MHz, 4070.00 MHz, 4150.00 MHz, 3750.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3990.00 MHz... (+14 more)
    Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 04/18/2002
    Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc, 2270 Lakeside Blvd 2865/642, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 656-5287, Fax: (972) 656-1622, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-520 SER (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2167Q , Serial Number: 18502483, Airworthiness Date: 08/25/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Bridwell Spraying Service Inc, Po Box 202, Rochester, TX 79544
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/24/1995, Exported to: Spain


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Service Call: 1


Rochester on our top lists:
    • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"
    • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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