Rancho Alegre, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,304 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$45,122 Median Income $10,308 per capita
$50,300 Home Value $136,259 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,122 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rancho Alegre, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,122
40% below
$10,308 per capita
Home Value
$50,300
82% below
Zillow: $136,259
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
94% below
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Rancho Alegre Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
257%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rancho Alegre a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rancho Alegre residents earn a median household income of $45,122 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,308. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rancho Alegre is $50,300 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,259. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

1.9% of adults in Rancho Alegre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rancho Alegre has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,304
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,122
Per Capita$10,308
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,300
Rent
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$136,259
Housing Units409
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes21.1%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation223 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband48.2%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rancho Alegre was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Alice International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.