Texas · Metropolitan Area
Rio Bravo is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,502. Residents earn $46,964 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rio Bravo receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Rio Bravo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rio Bravo is $46,964, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 27.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rio Bravo is $78,200, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Rio Bravo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 6.2% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 93.8% |
| 600% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,964 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $892 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,156 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.6% |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,996 |
| County GDP | $16,131M |
| Restaurants | 471 |
| Healthcare | 545 |
| Retail | 744 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,037 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.00% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $78,200 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $120,558 |
| $/Sq Ft | $114 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,037 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.00% |
| Obesity | 48.9% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 22.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 53.8% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 22.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 64.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,920/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 545 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3647°N, 99.4845°W |
| County FIPS | 48479 |
Winner: Republican by 2.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.4% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 44.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 6,926/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 545 |
| Restaurants | 471 |
| Retail Stores | 744 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |