At a Glance
Median Income
$62,906
$25,894 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $215,851
Median Rent
$948/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
2,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Cuero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cuero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cuero a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cuero residents earn a median household income of $62,906 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cuero is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,851. Median rent is $948/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Cuero reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,228/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Cuero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cuero has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,147
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,242/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,906
Per Capita$25,894
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$4,393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$948
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$215,851
Housing Units3,125
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property2,228/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault545/100K
Burglary339/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,221/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation196 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Cuero was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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