Rio Grande City, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
15,258 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,369 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$534 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 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 58
Feb 1 0 62
Mar 1 0 68
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 80
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 2 0 75
Nov 1 0 67
Dec 1 0 59

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 80% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (82%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Roque Guerra Jr El
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Alberto and Celia Barrera El
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ringgold El
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

South Texas College
37 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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

McAllen Miller International Airport
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valley International Airport
73 miles, SE • 1 star
Laredo International Airport
90 miles, N • 1 star
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