Rule, Texas facts for kids
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Location in Texas
Rule, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (510 m) |
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| • Total | 561 |
| • Density | 801/sq mi (311.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79547-79548
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-63752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412582 |
Rule is a small town located in Haskell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 561 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 636 people called Rule home.
The town was named after a man named W. A. Rule. He worked for the railroad, which was very important for towns back then.
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Where is Rule, Texas?
Rule is in the western part of Haskell County. You can find it where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 380 and Texas State Highway 6.
- US 380 goes east about 9 miles to Haskell, which is the main town of the county.
- It also goes west about 11 miles to Old Glory.
- Highway 6 goes north about 9 miles to Rochester.
- It goes south about 19 miles to Stamford.
The town of Rule covers an area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the climate like in Rule?
The weather in Rule is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there's a lot of moisture in the air, especially in summer.
How many people live in Rule?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 891 | — | |
| 1920 | 890 | −0.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,094 | 22.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,195 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,251 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,347 | 7.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,024 | −24.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,015 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 783 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 698 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 636 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 561 | −11.8% | |
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The number of people living in Rule has changed over the years. The chart on the left shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910.
In 2020, the census counted 561 people living in Rule. These people lived in 347 different homes. There were also 173 families in the town. Most of the people living in Rule were White (not Hispanic). A smaller group was Hispanic or Latino. There were also people from other backgrounds.
Education in Rule
Students in Rule attend schools that are part of the Rule Independent School District. The main high school for the town is Rule High School.
Famous people from Rule
Some well-known people have come from Rule:
- Art Briles is a famous football coach and player.
- Wes Kittley is the head coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders track and field team.
See also
In Spanish: Rule (Texas) para niños
