Hidalgo County, TX
Living in Hidalgo County
Bikeability
9
Walkability
11
Commute
75
Public Transit
8
Affordability
87
Public Safety
67
Airports
6
Hospitals
68
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
855k
Population
+118k (2010–19)
29 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
81%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate23%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$8.1k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$87k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
40%
Built 2000 or Later
$574
Median Monthly Rent
+$140 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas6%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hidalgo County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Hidalgo County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 59 | 1 | 0 |
Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
Apr | 75 | 1 | 0 |
May | 81 | 2 | 0 |
Jun | 85 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 86 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 68 | 1 | 0 |
Dec | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hidalgo County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hidalgo County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hidalgo County, TX
Harvest Christian Academy
6 miles, S
St Joseph Catholic School
7 miles, S
St Matthew's Episcopal School
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hidalgo County, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
6 miles, S
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
80 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
105 miles, NE
Texas A & M International University
112 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hidalgo County, TX
South Texas Health System
9 miles, S
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
9 miles, S
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
10 miles, S
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Hidalgo County, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
16 miles, S
Valley International Airport
35 miles, E
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
58 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
104 miles, NE