El Castillo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
307
Population
10,233/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
El Castillo, TX
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
41.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
71.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
How El Castillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Castillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
574%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Castillo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in El Castillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 41.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Castillo 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 totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density10,233/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,837
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty71.2%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership28.8%
Zillow$122,645
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation244 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.