Palo Blanco, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

56 Population 933/sq mi density

74°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Palo Blanco, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

39.3% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

100.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

44.3%

38% above

15.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

74°F

How Palo Blanco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

806%

Bachelor's

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palo Blanco a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Palo Blanco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 39.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palo Blanco 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

Population56

Median Age70.4 yrs

Density933/mi²

Male / Female34% / 66%

Foreign Born100.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$10,514

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty100.0%

County GDP$1,559M

Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership59.5%

Zillow$105,528

Housing Units19

Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity44.3%

Diabetes19.2%

Smoking15.1%

Heart Disease7.5%

Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F

Rain22.5 in/yr

Elevation186 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+39.3%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed117 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries1

Did You Know?

100.0% work from home.

The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (45 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

60.7% of the population has a disability.

100.0% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.

The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.