Palo Blanco, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
56 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$499 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$566 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
3
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
3
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
2
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
2
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 59
Feb 1 0 62
Mar 1 0 69
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 68
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 77% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, TX State Senate District 21, TX State House District 31, TX
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Schools

General Ricardo Sanchez El
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Rt Barrera El
3 miles, N • 4.6 star
Preparatory for Early College Hs
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

South Texas College
42 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Starr County Memorial Hospital
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
39 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
44 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
44 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

McAllen Miller International Airport
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valley International Airport
78 miles, SE • 1 star
Laredo International Airport
87 miles, N • 1 star
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