Sunset CDP (Starr County), TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
62
Population
2,067/sq mi density
77°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset CDP (Starr County), TX
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunset CDP (Starr County) a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density2,067/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Foreign Born46.8%
Veterans0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
46.8% of residents are foreign-born.