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Relampago, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
171 Population 111/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
619 Violent Crime/100K 5,095 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Relampago, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
619/100K
63% above
5,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.5%
60% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Relampago Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
447%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Relampago a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Relampago reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,095/100K.

Education

9.9% of adults in Relampago hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Relampago has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population171
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$9,295
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership31.3%
Zillow$123,633
Housing Units85
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent619/100K
Property5,095/100K

Health

Obesity51.5%
Diabetes23.9%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation67 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Relampago was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Valley International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.