At a Glance
Violent Crime
605/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
41.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
71.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Castillo a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
El Castillo reports 605 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 847/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density10,233/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent605/100K
Property847/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation244 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+41.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband87.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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