Starr County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
65,809 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,182 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
3
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

Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
2
Texas
5
United States
4

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 84
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 2 0 76
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 78% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (80%) (19%) 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

Rio Grande City Hs
9 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Alberto and Celia Barrera El
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ringgold El
11 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Starr County Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
35 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
38 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

McAllen Miller International Airport
40 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valley International Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
Laredo International Airport
83 miles, N • 1 star
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