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La Casita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
22 Population 367/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,460 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K

La Casita, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
40.9%
1036% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How La Casita Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Casita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
1136%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Casita a Good Place to Live?

F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

La Casita 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

0.0% of adults in La Casita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Casita 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

Population22
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,850
Unemployment40.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,521
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property2,460/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation147 ft

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband6.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.