Edcouch, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
2,729 Population
$33,258 Median Income
$72,500 Home Value
$603 Median Rent
75°F Avg Temperature
621 Violent Crime / 100K
39.4 yrs Median Age
6.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.5
Education

People

Population2,729
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,624/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 48.1%

Economy

2.4/5
Median Income$33,258
Per Capita Income$18,456
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate24.3%
County GDP$684M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$72,500
Zillow Value$142,456
Median Rent$603
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes19.9%
Depression20.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime621/100K
Property Crime2,299/100K
Murder31.1/100K
Vehicle Theft31.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Jan / Jul60° / 86°
Rain25 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+67.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)N/A

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Work From Home7.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Edcouch Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$33,258
Home Value$72,500
Median Rent$603
Poverty Rate24.3%
Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
Unemployment4.4%
Violent Crime621.3 /100K
Avg Temperature74.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,729
Population Density2,624 per sq mi
Median Age39.4 years
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48.1% Hispanic 0.1% Other 51.8%
White48.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races51.8%

Language

English Only4.1%
Spanish Speakers95.9%
English 4.1% Spanish 95.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.1%
Health Insurance82.1%

Income

56% below avg
Median Household Income$33,258
Per Capita Income$18,456
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$861
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$41,143

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate24.3%
Total Establishments (County)318
County GDP$684M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation26
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores36
Total Establishments318

Industry Mix

Restaurants 26 Healthcare 33 Retail 36

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$41,143
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,378

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.0 min
Work From Home7.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

74% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$72,500
Zillow Home Value Index$142,456

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$127
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio95.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.3%

Rental Costs

48% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$603

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,378
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.04%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes19.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure35.7%
Asthma8.9%
COPD6.7%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity44.2%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)19.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.1%
Regular Checkup70.8%
Premature Death Rate11,567 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index3.6 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)26

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime621.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter31.1 /100K
Rape31.1 /100K
Robbery31.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault528.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,298.9 /100K
Burglary683.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,584.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft31.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

60°F Jan 86°F Jul
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Average74.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation24.6 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,624 per sq mi
Latitude26.2937°
Longitude-97.9631°
County FIPS48489

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 48.1%

Republican +3.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
High School+67.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density2,624 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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