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Santa Rosa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
363 Population 471/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Rosa, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
325/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
51.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
276%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Rosa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Santa Rosa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 325/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 51.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population363
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$16,617
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$152,339
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden33.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property325/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary108/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation50 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+51.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Rosa was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.