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East Alto Bonito, TX

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East Alto Bonito is a small town in Texas with a population of 425. Residents earn $43,450 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
425 Population 3,864/sq mi density
$43,450 Median Income $11,671 per capita
$119,900 Home Value
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,450 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,450
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,900
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 49.0%
53% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 40.0%
223% higher than US avg

How East Alto Bonito Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population425
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density3,864/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 44%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,450
Per Capita$11,671
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units137
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity49.0%
Uninsured46.1%
Smoking20.1%
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease8.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+43.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries1

Is East Alto Bonito a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Alto Bonito receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. East Alto Bonito offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Alto Bonito is $43,450, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 40.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Alto Bonito is $119,900, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

East Alto Bonito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 58°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 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

East Alto Bonito has a population of 425 with a density of 3,864 people per square mile. The median age is 21.3 years, 45% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (44%).

Population

425
Total Population
3,864
People / sq mi
21.3yrs
Median Age
45% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.2%
Female 66.8%

Race & Ethnicity

East Alto Bonito vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish97.1%
625% above US avg

Social Characteristics

East Alto Bonito vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Alto Bonito is $43,450, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: East Alto Bonito vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,450
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$11,671
Avg Weekly Wage$765
IRS Avg AGI$36,816

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate40.0%
223% above US avg
Establishments (County)666
County GDP$1,559M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare108
Retail128
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,682
34% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East Alto Bonito is $119,900, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,900
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$114
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio85.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units137
Median Year Built1998

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,682
34% above US avg
Effective Rate3.90%
In East Alto Bonito, 49.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 46.1% of residents lack health insurance. 20.1% are current smokers. 21.9% report depression. 52.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Alto Bonito vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity49.0%
53% above US avg
Diabetes23.2%
Heart Disease8.9%
High Blood Pressure40.2%
Asthma9.6%
COPD8.6%
Cancer4.1%
Stroke5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.1%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.4%
Physical Inactivity52.2%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress22.3%
Short Sleep43.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate23.2%
Uninsured46.1%
436% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.2%
Dental Visits29.6%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.0/10
Exercise Access62.4%
Healthcare Facilities108
East Alto Bonito has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.5 inches
41% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,864/sq mi
Coordinates26.3023°N, 98.6358°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48427
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+43.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density3,864/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants61
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone72.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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