Rising Star, TX

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Population
767
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,627 ft
Median Home Value
$39,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$707/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,037
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Rising Star

Rising Star is a town in Eastland County, Texas, United States. The 2020 census counted 2020 residents. The first settlers arrived in the area that is now Rising Star on January 10, 1875. The original seven families were the families of William "Allie" Wylie Smith, G. In Rising Star, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Rising Star, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Rising Star is located in southwestern Eastland County. U.S. Route 183 passes through the town, leading north 20 miles to Cisco and south 28 miles to Brownwood. Rising Star is home to High School Wildcats.

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