Elm Creek, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,730 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,331 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,305 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Maverick County
2
Eagle Pass Metro Area
2
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Maverick County
3
Eagle Pass Metro Area
3
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (33%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 53
Feb 1 0 57
Mar 2 0 64
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 79
Jun 3 0 84
Jul 2 0 85
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 3 0 80
Oct 2 0 72
Nov 1 0 62
Dec 1 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Pete Gallego Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Seco Mines Elementary
2 miles, S · 3.2star
Eagle Pass Jh
3 miles, S · 2.8star
Liberty Elementary
3 miles, S · 4.1star
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Colleges

Nuvani Institute
5 miles, SW · 1star
Southwest Texas Junior College
55 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Fort Duncan Medical Center
5 miles, S · 3.2star
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
53 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Del Rio International Airport
49 miles, N · 1star
Laredo International Airport
106 miles, S · 1star
San Antonio International Airport
133 miles, E · 3.2star
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