La Carla, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
89
Population
1,271/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Carla, TX
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
46.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
How La Carla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Carla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Carla a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Carla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 46.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Carla 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
Population89
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born28.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units11
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation339 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+46.8%
Graduate+0.0%
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 (37 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.
28.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.