Starr County, TX

Living in Starr County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 48
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 62
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Schools 40
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Residents

64k Population +4.1k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
10% College-Educated
80% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school47%
High school graduate26%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
65% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office16%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$401 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity92%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas3%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Starr County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Starr County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (80%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 58 1 0
Feb 62 1 0
Mar 68 1 0
Apr 75 1 0
May 81 3 0
Jun 85 3 0
Jul 86 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 67 1 0
Dec 59 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Starr County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Starr County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Starr County, TX

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Agape Christian School
34 miles, SE
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Stepping Stones
35 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Starr County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Starr County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Starr County, TX

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