At a Glance
Median Income
$51,042
$17,616 per capita
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How El Refugio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Refugio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Refugio a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Refugio residents earn a median household income of $51,042 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,616. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
El Refugio reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,460/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in El Refugio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Refugio 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
Population686
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$17,616
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units205
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation152 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute15 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in El Refugio was built in 1988.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% 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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