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Refugio, TX
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Refugio, TX
At a Glance
How Refugio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Refugio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Refugio a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Refugio residents earn a median household income of $56,193 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,552. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Refugio is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,020. Median rent is $748/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Refugio reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 762/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Refugio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Refugio has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.