Uvalde Urban Area, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
24,810 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,849 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 51
Feb 1 0 55
Mar 2 0 62
Apr 2 0 69
May 2 0 76
Jun 3 0 82
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 2 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 60
Dec 1 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Morales Jh
9 miles, SW · 1.4star
Knippa School
9 miles, SE · 4.6star
Uvalde Hs
9 miles, SW · 1.9star
Flores El
9 miles, SW · 1.9star

Colleges

Southwest Texas Junior College
9 miles, S · 1.4star
Schreiner University
61 miles, NE · 1.9star
Nuvani Institute
63 miles, W · 1star

Hospitals

Uvalde Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW · 4.1star
Medina Regional Hospital
38 miles, SE · 3.2star

Airports

Del Rio International Airport
70 miles, NW · 1star
Laredo International Airport
126 miles, S · 1star