Sarita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kleberg County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
46 Population 40/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sarita, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
43.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Sarita Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sarita a Good Place to Live?

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

Education

4.5% of adults in Sarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 43.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sarita has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population46
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born41.3%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership35.3%
Zillow$233,572
Housing Units70
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,643/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation36 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+43.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Sarita was founded in 1904.
The median home in Sarita was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Alice International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
54.3% of the population has a disability.
41.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.