Refugio, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
2,729 Population
$56,193 Median Income
$85,000 Home Value
$748 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime / 100K
38.4 yrs Median Age
14.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population2,729
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,738/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 46.0%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$56,193
Per Capita Income$20,552
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate32.6%
County GDP$484M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$85,000
Zillow Value$123,020
Median Rent$748
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$973

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.8%
Depression22.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime175/100K
Property Crime1,717/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft70.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Jan / Jul56° / 84°
Rain35 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+82.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.93
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Work From Home1.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Refugio Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,193
Home Value$85,000
Median Rent$748
Poverty Rate32.6%
Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
Unemployment1.0%
Violent Crime175.2 /100K
Avg Temperature71.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,729
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Median Age38.4 years
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46% Black 15.3% Hispanic 0.9% Other 37.8%
White46.0%
Black or African American15.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races37.8%

Language

English Only71.3%
Spanish Speakers28.7%
English 71.3% Spanish 28.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.0%
Health Insurance86.4%

Income

25% below avg
Median Household Income$56,193
Per Capita Income$20,552
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,008
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,379

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate32.6%
Total Establishments (County)206
County GDP$484M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation21
Healthcare Facilities7
Retail Stores25
Total Establishments206

Industry Mix

Restaurants 21 Healthcare 7 Retail 25

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,379
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,953

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.6 min
Work From Home1.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

70% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$85,000
Zillow Home Value Index$123,020

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.2%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$748

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$756
1 Bedroom$778
2 Bedroom$973
3 Bedroom$1,353
4 Bedroom$1,432

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,953
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.47%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity37.0%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.4%
Regular Checkup72.3%
Premature Death Rate11,423 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.4 / 10
Exercise Access12.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)7
Restaurants (County)21

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime175.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery35.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault140.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,716.9 /100K
Burglary595.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,051.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft70.1 /100K
Arson35.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

56°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation34.8 in
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation51 ft (16 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Latitude28.3074°
Longitude-97.2750°
County FIPS48391

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.9%

Republican +39.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
High School+82.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.93

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,738 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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