Town in Bell County, part of the Killeen metro

Living in Rogers, TX

C-

487th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 35 of 100
12th of 15 in the Killeen area

Rogers gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 487th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and internet access. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Education levels scores low (9 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (17 of 100)
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Where Rogers is in Texas.
Population
1,101-0.6% since 2020
Median rent
$80243% lower than Texas
Median home value
$97,40066% lower than Texas
Household income
$55,625Median
Average commute
31 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Rogers

Rogers sits about 31 miles from downtown Killeen, in the Killeen-Temple metro. 1,101 people lived here in 2025, down 0.6% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 40.5, 30% of households have children, 70% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $55,625 a year (29% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Rogers

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $802, 43% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.8 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Rogers

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 67% of the 3 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher poverty. 21% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Rogers suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 67% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 29% lower than the Texas median, with 7 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 19% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 56% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 82% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $802 is 43% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $802 is 43% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 84% for people on a budget.

Rogers report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Rogers with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $802, homes cost 1.8x income.

    91 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $55,625, 3.5% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D+

    3 rated campuses, 67% rated A or B.

    28 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    0 grocery stores, 7 restaurants, 0 parks mapped in town.

    21 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 31 min, 5.9% work from home.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    5.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    19% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

Where Rogers stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 1.8x52% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $80243% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%14 points lower than Texas (52%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%28 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $55,62529% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 82%9 points lower than Texas (91%)

Cost of living in Rogers

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Rogers is $802 a month, 43% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $32,000 a year. Right now 38% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $927 for a one-bedroom, $1,138 for a two-bedroom and $1,576 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $97,400, 66% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $533 before tax, or $648 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Rogers pays $1,375 a year, 68% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in RogersStudio$9211 bedroom$9272 bedrooms$1,1383 bedrooms$1,5764 bedrooms$1,902
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent43% lower than Texas$802$1,403$1,413
Median home value66% lower than Texas$97,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income52% lower than Texas1.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points lower than Texas38%52%51%
Median property tax per year68% lower than Texas$1,375$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Texas70%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197519921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$648
Mortgage payment
$533
Property tax
$115
Median rent, for comparison
$802

Based on a $97,400 home in Rogers, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Rogers

Rogers has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 67% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Rogers ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
28
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
76
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BRogers MiddleMiddle, Rogers ISD82 of 100
  • BRogers High SchoolHigh, Rogers ISD81 of 100
  • DRogers ElementaryElementary, Rogers ISD65 of 100

Daily life in Rogers

Everyday places mapped inside Rogers, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 18% longer than the Texas average. 6% of workers work from home. 5.2% walk, bike or take transit to work.

Downtown Killeen is about 31 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Rogers work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $55,625, income per person is $22,053, unemployment is 3.5% and 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
7
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income29% lower than Texas$55,625$78,476$80,734
Income per person46% lower than Texas$22,053$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas3.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Texas21%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points lower than Texas5.9%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas85%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas19%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Texas82%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute18% higher than Texas31 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Texas5.9%14%15%
Workers who work from home5.9%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk5.2%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Rogers

Under 1824%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6444%
65 and over15%

Median age 40.5 years. 30% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Black0.2%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Rogers

Rogers has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 37°F. There are about 111 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 35 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Rogers30°50°70°90°61J65F72M79A86M92J96J97A91S82O71N62DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Granger Dam, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Rogers

Nearby, Little River-Academy gets a B+, Holland gets a B+ and Temple gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. B+Little River-AcademyTown, 2,233 people9 mi
  2. B+HollandTown, 1,299 people11 mi
  3. DTempleCity, 89,602 people15 mi
  4. C+BartlettTown, 1,941 people15 mi
  5. C+CameronTown, 5,416 people16 mi
  6. DBeltonSmall city, 24,356 people16 mi

Rogers in the Killeen area

How it ranks among 15 places in the metro.

  1. 1A-Salado2,225 people15 mito downtown
  2. 2A-Kempner1,215 people14 mito downtown
  3. 3B+Holland1,299 people24 mito downtown
  4. 9C+Copperas Cove37,947 people11 mito downtown
  5. 10CLampasas7,671 people27 mito downtown
  6. 11CGatesville16,228 people25 mito downtown
  7. 12C-Rogers1,303 people31 mito downtown
  8. 13DBelton24,356 people15 mito downtown
  9. 14DTemple89,602 people20 mito downtown
  10. 15FKilleen158,159 people0 mito downtown

See all of the best suburbs of killeen

Living in Rogers: common questions

Is Rogers, TX a good place to live?

Rogers gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 487th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on education levels and internet access. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Rogers?

Median rent in Rogers is $802 a month, 43% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $97,400, 66% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $648, including property tax.

Is Rogers safe?

In 2025, Rogers Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 0 per 100,000, 100% lower than the Texas rate. This agency reported only part of the year, so the rate is shown but not scored.

Are the schools good in Rogers?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Rogers. 67% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 28 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Rogers flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Rogers as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Rogers?

Summers in Rogers peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 37°F. Expect around 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 35 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Rogers?

The average one-way commute is 31 min, 18% higher than the Texas average. About 5.9% of workers work from home. It is about 31 miles from downtown Killeen.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.