César Chávez, TX

Texas · Hidalgo County · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metro

César Chávez is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,742. Residents earn $80,276 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,742 Population 729/sq mi density

$80,276 Median Income $25,631 per capita

75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr

359 Violent Crime/100K 5,367 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$80,276 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

359 violent crimes/100K (5% below avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $80,276

7% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 359/100K

5% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 49.8%

55% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.6%

56% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.9%

28% higher than US avg

How César Chávez Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,742

Median Age40.7 yrs

Density729/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 53%

Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income$80,276

Per Capita$25,631

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty15.9%

County GDP$31,357M

Commute10 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A

RentN/A

Ownership93.6%

Zillow$213,129

Housing Units716

Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

Violent359/100K

Property5,367/100K

Health

Obesity49.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking19.5%

Depression21.5%

Heart Disease8.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain24.1 in/yr

Sunny Days312/yr

Elevation84 ft (26 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+57.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.97

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute10 min

Broadband93.8%

EV Stations7

Libraries16

Is César Chávez a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, César Chávez receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. César Chávez has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in César Chávez is $80,276, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 15.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in César Chávez is below the national average at 359 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,367 per 100,000, 174% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

César Chávez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

César Chávez has a population of 1,742 with a density of 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 40.7 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.3% female and 42.7% male. The city is predominantly White (53%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 21.5% of residents, while 78.5% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 89.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,742

Total Population

729

People / sq mi

40.7yrs

Median Age

5% above US avg

2.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%

Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

César Chávez vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 21.5%

73% below US avg

Spanish 78.5%

486% above US avg

Social Characteristics

César Chávez vs U.S. Average

The median household income in César Chávez is $80,276, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,631 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $825, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: César Chávez vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$80,276
	7% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,631
Avg Weekly Wage	$825
IRS Avg AGI	$47,556
Gini Index	0.478 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.9%
	28% above US avg
Establishments (County)	14,062
County GDP	$31,357M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,288
Healthcare	2,330
Retail	2,150
Manufacturing	302

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,938
	98% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	9.7 min
Drive Alone	95.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,129. Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 93.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 716 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1999. The average annual property tax is $6,938 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$213,129

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$189
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.0%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	2

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	93.6%
Owner-Occupied	93.6%
Renter-Occupied	6.4%
Housing Units	716
Median Year Built	1999

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,938
	98% above US avg

In César Chávez, 49.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 22.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.6% of residents, above the national average. 38.2% have high blood pressure. 19.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.0% report binge drinking. 48.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.5% report depression. 20.7% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,158. The dentist ratio is 1:3,219. 63.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 4.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: César Chávez vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	49.8%
	55% above US avg
Diabetes	22.4%
Heart Disease	8.6%
High Blood Pressure	38.2%
Asthma	9.4%
COPD	8.4%
Cancer	4.0%
Stroke	4.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.5%
	39% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.0%
Physical Inactivity	48.4%
Depression	21.5%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	21.5%
Short Sleep	42.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.3%

Primary Care	1:2,158
Dentists	1:3,219
Mental Health	1:1,097
Checkup Rate	70.6%
Dental Visits	32.3%
Premature Death	8,263/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	4.4/10
Exercise Access	63.7%
Healthcare Facilities	2,330

César Chávez has a violent crime rate of 359 per 100,000 residents, 5% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,367 per 100,000, 174% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, César Chávez receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: César Chávez vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	359.5/100K
	5% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	5,367.4/100K
	174% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	70
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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César Chávez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 84 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	75.0°F
	39% above US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	84 ft (26 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	729/sq mi
Coordinates	26.3118°N, 98.1116°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hidalgo County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Allen International (MFE) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.41"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0324 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.7 / 100
Community Resilience	0.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 5, 2014.

Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	142 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	141 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	147 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	145 km
Nov 26, 2013	22 km S of China, Mexico	M3.6	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Beryl	Category 1	276 km
2021	Nicholas	Category 1	267 km
2020	Hanna	Category 1	34 km
2017	Harvey	Category 4	200 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	236 km
2008	Dolly	Category 2	37 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	157 km
2003	Claudette	Category 1	281 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	133 km
1999	Bret	Category 4	77 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	203 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	118 km
1980	Allen	Category 5	43 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 15, 1983	EF3	36 km	0
May 12, 1969	EF3	56 km	0
May 12, 1969	EF3	44 km	0
Apr 19, 1965	EF3	48 km	0
May 5, 1991	EF2	43 km	0
Aug 9, 1980	EF2	68 km	0
May 24, 1970	EF2	40 km	0
May 12, 1969	EF2	79 km	0
Apr 26, 1967	EF2	38 km	0
Jun 1, 1962	EF2	37 km	0
Jan 26, 1950	EF2	63 km	0
May 13, 2023	EF1	89 km	1
Oct 30, 2015	EF1	44 km	0
Jun 30, 2011	EF1	23 km	0
Jul 16, 2007	EF1	17 km	0
Apr 30, 2003	EF1	35 km	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	24 km	0
May 21, 2001	EF1	23 km	0
Apr 4, 1997	EF1	75 km	0
Jun 14, 1994	EF1	34 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	BURNS RANCH FIRE	58,395	45 km
2022	HAYFIELD SOUTH	11,038	65 km
2021	KING	9,793	65 km
2022	VIB	7,817	68 km
2017	HOPPER	7,150	86 km
2018	TRUST	6,648	99 km
2022	BLANKET	5,823	86 km
2022	POLO	5,571	68 km
2008	ENCINO	3,979	64 km
2021	NORTH JONES	3,541	84 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,389	82 km
2011	KING RANCH	3,075	57 km
2008	JONES RANCH	2,998	83 km
2005	2686	2,979	90 km
2009	HOPPER	2,929	85 km
2009	SAN CARLOS	2,849	73 km
2021	JONES	2,178	78 km
2010	ENCINITOS RANCH	1,967	56 km
2022	755	1,846	67 km
2011	ENCINITOS	1,748	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (15°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
March	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Driest
April	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
May	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in
June	84°F (29°C)	2.8 in
July	87°F (30°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	85°F (30°C)	2.3 in
September	82°F (28°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
October	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in
November	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in
December	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in

César Chávez has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 60°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (0.6").

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César Chávez is located in Hidalgo County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 57.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51% of the vote, a 2.9-point margin. 93.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 16 public libraries serving the community. 2,330 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 95% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51%

D 48.1%

Winner: Republican by 2.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	70
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	57.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.97

B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	729/sq mi
Total Area	2.4 sq mi
County	Hidalgo County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.8%
Avg Download Speed	123.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	15.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	7
Alt Fuel Stations	8
Public Libraries	16
Healthcare Facilities	2,330
Restaurants	1,288
Retail Stores	2,150

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	9.7 min
Drive Alone	95.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Average costs for common services in César Chávez. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit	$340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit	$194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning	$126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling	$243 ($146–$388)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement	$194 ($97–$340)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair	$388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install	$6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair	$971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement	$8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense	$4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation	$486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation	$2,428 ($971–$4,855)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$243)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$126)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread	$3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb)	$0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$194 ($97–$388)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$624
Toddler	$589
Preschool	$576
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$567
Toddler	$546
Preschool	$537

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Hidalgo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	82,594	2,449	$34,167	1.97
Retail Trade	37,013	2,149	$35,093	1.27
Accommodation & Food Services	27,456	1,348	$20,576	1.03
Administrative & Waste Services	15,838	518	$40,470	0.92
Wholesale Trade	8,825	969	$60,277	0.77
Construction	8,411	830	$53,038	0.55
Transportation & Warehousing	8,387	696	$51,920	0.68
Professional & Technical Services	7,370	1,272	$58,303	0.36
Manufacturing	6,884	365	$53,320	0.29
Finance & Insurance	6,441	876	$58,974	0.54
Educational Services	5,341	140	$50,487	0.88
Other Services	4,970	710	$37,721	0.57
Information & Technology	2,827	116	$53,056	0.52
Real Estate	2,683	616	$49,622	0.59
Arts & Entertainment	2,332	150	$25,540	0.48
Agriculture & Forestry	2,154	221	$40,759	0.91
Management of Companies	1,594	54	$59,789	0.32
Utilities	877	38	$83,523	0.79
Mining & Oil/Gas	781	64	$105,305	0.71
Unclassified	202	113	$36,262	0.50

Radio Stations near César Chávez

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
ARROBA FM 95.3 (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Reynosa, Tamaulipas (MX)	95.3 fm, @fm	MP3
DIGITAL 101.5 (Reynosa) - 101.5 FM - XHAVO-FM - Radio United - Reynosa, Tamaulipas (MX)	101.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Puro Texas Conjunto Radio	conjuntos	MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe (Reynosa) - 89.1 FM - XHCAO-FM - Radio United - Reynosa, Tamaulipas (MX)	89.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (Reynosa) - 103.3 FM - XHRKS-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Reynosa, Tamaulipas (MX)	103.3 fm, américa	MP3
Arroba FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama Tamaulipas - Reynosa, Tamaulipas (MX)	95.3 fm, @fm	MP3
WiLD 104-9 HD	pop, top 40	AAC+ 48 kbps
Fuego 98.9	latin pop, latino	MP3 96 kbps
La Suavecita 93.9	—	MP3 96 kbps
La Suavecita 92.1	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Suavecita 105.9 FM	regional mexican	AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near César Chávez

6 national parks and monuments found near César Chávez.

Park	Type	Fee
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Boca Chica	State Park	Free
Estero Llano Grande State ParK	State Park	Free
Padre Island National Seashore	National Seashore	$25
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Resaca de la Palma State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in César Chávez

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$2,707,014
SOUTH TEXAS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	200 N CLOSNER BLVD	9563836911	$2,707,014
MCALLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9566821564	$1,513,223
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	301 S BORDER AVE	9569692475	$239,990
DONNA HOOKS FLECTER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9564649989	$88,954
DONNA HOOKS FLETCHER HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	129 S 8TH ST	9564649989	$88,954
DONNA HOOKS FLETCHER MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	129 S 8TH ST	9564649989	$88,954
MISSION HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9565808646	$69,768
MCALLEN HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	301 S MAIN ST	9566871904	$63,655
IMAGES FOR CONSERVATION FUND	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		9563811264	$55,498
WILDLIFE CORRIDOR	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION			$45,402
BROWNSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS & ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$11,488
WESLACO BICULTURAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	500 S TEXAS BLVD	9569689142	$252
WESLACO BICULTURAL MUSEUM GUILD	GENERAL MUSEUM	500 S TEXAS BLVD	9569689142	$252
DONNA HOOKS FLECTHER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9564649989
EDINBURG SCENIC WETLANDS & WORLD BIRDING CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9563819922
HUB CITY CONJUNTO & TEJANO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
PECAN CAMPUS VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9568728311
QUINTA MAZATLAN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1000 S WARE ROAD	9566813370
RIO GRANDE MILITARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
RIO GRANDE VALLEY RAILS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SOUTH TEXAS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	4705 E RICHARDSON RD	9562920770
UTPA HEB PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
VALLEY NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	301 S BORDER AVENUE	9569692475

Libraries in César Chávez

Name	Address	Annual Visits
MCALLEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY	4001 N 23RD ST	881,129
MAYOR JOE V SANCHEZ PUBLIC LIBRARY	525 S KANSAS AVE	335,510
DUSTIN MICHAEL SEKULA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	1906 S CLOSNER BLVD	322,203
PHARR MEMORIAL LIBRARY	121 E CHEROKEE AVE	292,550
SPEER MEMORIAL LIBRARY	801 E 12TH ST	258,714
SAN JUAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY	1010 S STANDARD AVE	108,871
DONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY	301 S MAIN ST	97,330
SERGEANT FERNANDO DE LA ROSA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	416 N TOWER RD	87,139
DR HECTOR P GARCIA MEMORIAL LIBRARY	434 S OHIO ST	70,494
ELSA PUBLIC LIBRARY	711 N HIDALGO ST	20,814
HIDALGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	710 E TEXANO DR	16,004

Farmers Markets in César Chávez

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bryan House Farmers Market	1113 E. Mile 2 Rd	10/01/2016 to	Sat: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM;
Grow'n Growers Farmers Market	Firemen's Park, Corner of 1st Street & Bus 83
McAllen Farmers Market	4001 N. 23rd St.	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Pharrmers Market	724 N. Cage Blvd	11/03/2016 to 05/25/2017	Thu: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in César Chávez

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Glasscock Brewing Co	wholesale\|manufacturing\|food\|brewer\|	1802 S Expy 281	[9563860091]
London Grill & Tavern	Pub, Brewery, and Bar	129 E Nolana Ave	9562138387, (956) 213-8387	Visit

Cell Towers in César Chávez

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4925 SOUTH BRYAN ROAD	TOWER	146
FM 107 & Skinner Road	TOWER	121
1.2 miles N of SR-1925, 0.95 mile W of US-281, 3.0 miles N of	TOWER	121
(Ed Couch site)Northeast Corner of Mile 4 West and Mile 16 N	TOWER	94
3008 TEXAS HIGHWAY 186 (78164)	GTOWER	93
Rt 2, Box 4586 (78164)	GTOWER	93
3 5 MI N OF ELSA 1 5 MI E OF HWY 493	TOWER	77
(International site) 0.04 miles W of State Route 1015 & 0.51 miles S of US Route	TOWER	51
(Mercedes East) 2177 E Business 83	TOWER	45
1120 N Stuart Road	TOWER	45
SOUTH 2ND CELL SITE	TOWER	37

Bridges in César Chávez

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1986	93	3,871	F

Superfund Sites Near César Chávez

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CALPINE HIDALGO ENERGY CENTER	4005 NORTH SEMINARY ROAD	HIDALGO
CALPINE HIDALGO ENERGY CENTER	4005 NORTH SEMINARY ROAD	HIDALGO
CALPINE HIDALGO ENERGY CENTER	4005 NORTH SEMINARY ROAD	HIDALGO
MAGIC VALLEY GENERATION	3333 N MCCOLL RD	HIDALGO

Airports Near César Chávez

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport	BRO	Medium Airport
General Lucio Blanco International Airport	REX	Medium Airport
General Servando Canales International Airport	MAM	Medium Airport
McAllen Miller International Airport	MFE	Medium Airport
Valley International Airport	HRL	Medium Airport
Alamo Aerial Applicators Airport	—	Small Airport
Alto Colorado Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Armstrong Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bennack Flying Services Airport	—	Small Airport
BFS West Airport	—	Small Airport
Borregos Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bravo Airport	—	Small Airport
Chapeño Airport	—	Small Airport
Charles R Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Diamond O Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Drennan Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
El Coyote Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
El Huizache Airport	—	Small Airport
Enrique Cardenaz Gonzalez Airport	—	Small Airport
Farm Services Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying 'K' Ranch Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Fumigaciones Aéreas 109 Airport	—	Small Airport
Gross Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Kilo Airport	—	Small Airport
Kornegay Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Las Gemelas Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Fresnos Airport	—	Small Airport
Mid Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Mid-Valley Dusters Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Field	—	Small Airport
Norman & White Airport	—	Small Airport
Old Reb Airport	—	Small Airport
Omni Ranch Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Rancho El Gato Airport	—	Small Airport
Ranchos Las Islas Airport	—	Small Airport
Reynolds Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Rio Dusters Airport	—	Small Airport
Rio Grande City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Rowland Dusters Airport	—	Small Airport
San Jose de los Llanitos Airport	—	Small Airport
San Rafael Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Elena Airport	—	Small Airport
Scott Airport	—	Small Airport
Shofner Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Skalitsky Airport	—	Small Airport
South Texas International at Edinburg Airport	—	Small Airport
Star K Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
T R Funk Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Venecia Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in César Chávez

36 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone



Alamo Police Department	423 North Tower Road
Alamo Police Department
Alton Police Department
Department of Public Safety DPS
Department of Public Safety DPS	1414 North Bicentennial Boulevard
Donna Police Department
DPS station
Edcouch Police Department
Edinburg Police Department - Investigations
Elsa Police Department	216 East 4th Street
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Posse
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Training Academy
Hidalgo Police Department	211 East Esperanza Street
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Community Policing
McAllen Police Community Center
McAllen Police Department - Detention
Mercedes Police Department	316 South Ohio Avenue
Mission Police Department
Mission Police Substation	2801 West Military Highway
Palmhurst Police Department
Pharr Police Department
Pharr Police Department
Pharr Police Department	1900 South Cage Boulevard
Pharr Police Department
Progreso Police Department
San Juan Police Department	2301 North Raul Longoria Road
San Juan Police Department - Administration
San Juan Police Department Substation
Weslaco Police Department	300 South Bridge Avenue
Weslaco Police Department	901 North Airport Drive

Grocery Stores in César Chávez

24 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
1925 DRIVE IN GRO #1	Convenience Store	3725 W Monte Cristo Rd
Amigo Tropical Drive Thru 2	Convenience Store	5120 E Richardson Rd
Arenas Jimenez Meat Market	Grocery Store	6017 E Monte Cristo Rd
Border Town Foods 8	Grocery Store	110 N Tower Rd
Dollar General 17133	Other	4611 E Richardson Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 18924	Other	13621 E Monte Cristo Rd
Dollar Tree 4894	Other	2760 W University Dr
El Grano De Oro	Grocery Store	1919 N Alamo Rd
Family Dollar 11935	Other	12700 E Monte Cristo Rd
Grocery Services Inc 8	Grocery Store	3206 E Richardson Rd
La Tienda Del Pueblo Llc	Grocery Store	4217 N Alamo Rd
Mundo Grocery-n-meat Market	Convenience Store	2510 E Monte Cristo Rd
Poncho's Drive Thru 1	Convenience Store	5224 E State Hwy 107
Rico's Country Store	Convenience Store	1028 N Terry Rd
Rosco's Beef Jerky	Convenience Store	6017 E Monte Cristo Rd
Sentli Foods	Farmers and Markets	2806 E Rogers Rd
Sentli-center For Regenerative Agriculture	Other	2806 E Rogers Rd
Servicar El Ronco 3	Convenience Store	3703 Nadia Ln
STRIPES 40685H	Convenience Store	5302 E State Highway 107
Symbol Retail Inc. E2502	Convenience Store	2502 E University Dr
Terra Preta Farm NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	2806 E Rogers Rd
Tortilleria Tampico	Convenience Store	5573 East Monte Cristo Road
Veras Drive Thru	Convenience Store	3625 E Richardson Rd
Y Drive Inn & Propane	Convenience Store	6258 E Hwy 107

Treatment Centers in César Chávez

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health	Both	956-289-7000

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Frequently Asked Questions About César Chávez

What is the population of César Chávez?

César Chávez has a population of 1,742 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 729 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.7 years. The population is 57.3% female and 42.7% male.

Is César Chávez expensive to live in?

César Chávez has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $80,276, 7% above the national average of $75,149.

Is César Chávez safe?

César Chávez is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 359 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,367 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, César Chávez receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in César Chávez?

César Chávez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in César Chávez?

The job market in César Chávez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $825. There are 14,062 business establishments in the area, including 1,288 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 10 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How are the schools in César Chávez?

Schools in César Chávez score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in César Chávez hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.7% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is César Chávez?

The obesity rate in César Chávez is 49.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.5% of adults are smokers. 48.4% are physically inactive. 21.5% of residents report depression. 63.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,158.

What is transportation like in César Chávez?

The average commute in César Chávez is 10 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 95% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of César Chávez?

The racial and ethnic makeup of César Chávez is 53% White. 21.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 78.5% speak Spanish. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 89.3% have health insurance coverage.

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