At a Glance
Median Income
$38,082
$16,128 per capita
Home Value
$68,500
Zillow: $150,299
Median Rent
$734/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
832/100K
4,708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
63.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.3%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Donna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Donna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Donna a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Donna residents earn a median household income of $38,082 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,128. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Donna is $68,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,299. Median rent is $734/month, with 37.2% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Donna reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,708/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Donna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
63.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Donna has 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. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population16,774
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density2,023/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,082
Per Capita$16,128
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,500
Rent$734
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$150,299
Housing Units6,157
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent832/100K
Property4,708/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault604/100K
Burglary509/100K
Health
Obesity49.3%
Diabetes21.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation87 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+63.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Donna was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
