At a Glance
Violent Crime
748/100K
2,924/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
39.6% high school+
Unemployment
22.9%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Rancho Chico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Chico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rancho Chico a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Chico reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,924/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Rancho Chico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
39.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Chico has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age73.3 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans48.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,981
Unemployment22.9%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$3,781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$155,850
Housing Units63
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent748/100K
Property2,924/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+39.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rancho Chico was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
62.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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