Amargosa, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
213 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,363 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
37.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$638 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
6.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jim Wells County
5
Alice Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jim Wells County
6
Alice Urban Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 56
Feb 2 0 60
Mar 2 0 66
Apr 2 0 73
May 3 0 79
Jun 3 0 83
Jul 3 0 85
Aug 3 0 85
Sep 4 0 81
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 2 0 66
Dec 2 0 58

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 20, TX State House District 43, TX
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Schools

Schallert El
9 miles, S • 1.4 star
Dubose Int
10 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hillcrest El
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Alice Christian School
10 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Texas A & M University-Kingsville
29 miles, S • 2.3 star
Platt College-STVT-Corpus Christi
43 miles, SE • 1 star
Coastal Bend College
43 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
32 miles, S • 2.3 star
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville
42 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laredo International Airport
86 miles, W • 1 star
San Antonio International Airport
116 miles, N • 3.2 star
Valley International Airport
118 miles, S • 1 star
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