Refugio County, TX

Living in Refugio County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 20
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 51
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Schools 31
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Residents

7.1k Population -289 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
12% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$495 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
LP gas8%
Utility gas23%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Refugio County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Refugio County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 55 2 0
Feb 58 2 0
Mar 64 2 0
Apr 70 2 0
May 77 3 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 80 4 0
Oct 73 4 0
Nov 64 3 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Refugio County

Inland Flooding76
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding17
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Refugio County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Refugio County, TX

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St Joseph High School
35 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Refugio County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Refugio County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Refugio County, TX

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William P Hobby Airport
146 miles, NE