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Lago, TX

Texas · Cameron County · Metropolitan Area

Lago is a small town in Texas with a population of 87.

87 Population 1,740/sq mi density
76°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 64.4%
419% higher than US avg

How Lago Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population87
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 36%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,083
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty64.4%
County GDP$17,387M
Commute7 min

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured37.0%
Smoking15.4%
Depression16.0%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute7 min
Broadband44.0%
Libraries9
Lago has a population of 87 with a density of 1,740 people per square mile. The median age is 64.8 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (35.6%).

Population

87
Total Population
1,740
People / sq mi
64.8yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lago vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lago vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lago is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 64.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Lago vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,083
Avg Weekly Wage$857
IRS Avg AGI$48,428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate64.4%
419% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,200
County GDP$17,387M

Business (County)

Restaurants815
Healthcare1,060
Retail1,030
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,394
83% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time7.0 min
Drive Alone37.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In Lago, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 37.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 16.0% report depression. 38.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lago vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes19.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma7.5%
COPD7.4%
Cancer3.7%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.8%
Physical Inactivity38.4%
Depression16.0%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress17.0%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured37.0%
330% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,034
Dentists1:3,127
Mental Health1:1,028
Checkup Rate57.4%
Dental Visits29.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.8/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,060
Lago has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.2 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.2 inches
26% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Coordinates26.0876°N, 97.6127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCameron County County
County FIPS48061
Lago is located in Cameron County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.8-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.5%
D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyCameron County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,060
Restaurants815
Retail Stores1,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute7.0 min
Drive Alone37.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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