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Ranger, TX

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Population
2,335
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,437 ft
Median Home Value
$66,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$904/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,336
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ranger

Ranger sits right along Interstate 20 in Eastland County, about halfway between Fort Worth and Abilene. The town originally exploded onto the map during the famous 1917 oil strike, transforming into a bustling boomtown practically overnight. While those rowdy days have passed, Ranger settled into a calm, unhurried rhythm with classic brick streets, affordable acreage, and a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

Roaring Ranger Museum, Ranger, TX IMG 6448

Much of the local activity centers around Ranger College, one of the oldest two-year colleges in Texas, which brings steady jobs, college athletics, and a youthful spark to the area. Living here means simple routines, strong support for the local schools, and plenty of room to spread out without being cut off from major cities. It is a solid, no-nonsense Texas community for anyone craving quiet country living with direct highway access.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.6rating

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