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Sunset CDP (Starr County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
62 Population 2,067/sq mi density
77°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
251 Violent Crime/100K 1,215 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunset CDP (Starr County), TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
65.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
53.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Sunset CDP (Starr County) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
430%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunset CDP (Starr County) a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Sunset CDP (Starr County) reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,215/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Sunset CDP (Starr County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 65.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunset CDP (Starr County) has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density2,067/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,481
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.3%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$105,528
Housing Units15
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property1,215/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation262 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.