Brooks County, TX
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
7/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
6,987
332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$31,310
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$82,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$297
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Alice Urban Area
4
Texas
4
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Alice Urban Area
6
Texas
5
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 79 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 83 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 84 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 85 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 81 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 57 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.
Liberal (74%) (24%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 24%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 20, TX State House District 31, TXSchools
Falfurrias Jh
14 miles, NE
•
1.4
Lasater El
14 miles, NE
Falfurrias El
14 miles, NE
•
1.9
Falfurrias Hs
14 miles, NE
•
3.7
Colleges
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
40 miles, NE
•
2.3
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
50 miles, S
•
2.3
UCAS University of Cosemtology Arts & Sciences-McAllen
52 miles, SW
•
1
Rio Grande Valley College
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
39 miles, NE
•
2.3
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
52 miles, NE
•
4.1
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
53 miles, S
South Texas Health System
53 miles, S
•
4.1
Airports
McAllen Miller International Airport
59 miles, SW
•
1.4
Valley International Airport
66 miles, S
•
1
Corpus Christi International Airport
67 miles, NE
•
1
Laredo International Airport
84 miles, NW
•
1