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Lago, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
87 Population 1,740/sq mi density
76°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 4,510 property/100K
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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
279 violent crimes/100K

Lago, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
4,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Lago Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lago 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

Lago reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,510/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Lago hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lago has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density1,740/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,083
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership34.1%
Zillow$162,586
Housing Units13
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property4,510/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

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

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Valley International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.