Narciso Pena, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
350 Population 35,000/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Narciso Pena, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
26.8%
644% above
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Narciso Pena Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
744%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Narciso Pena a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

16.0% of adults in Narciso Pena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Narciso Pena 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

Population350
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density35,000/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$6,062
Unemployment26.8%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$122,645
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+100.0%
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 (28 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.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.