Willacy County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
20,218 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,645 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$60,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$614 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Raymondville Urban Area
7
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

Raymondville Urban Area
6
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 74
May 2 0 80
Jun 2 0 84
Jul 2 0 85
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 5 0 82
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 1 0 67
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 2%

Schools

San Perlita Hs
3 miles, NW 2.8 star
San Perlita Middle
3 miles, NW 2.8 star
San Perlita El
3 miles, NW 3.2 star
Myra Green Middle
11 miles, W 1.9 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
22 miles, SW 3.2 star
Harlingen Medical Center
23 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Valley International Airport
18 miles, SW 1 star