Zapata County, TX
Living in Zapata County
Bikeability13
Walkability44
Commute78
Public Transit15
Affordability98
Public Safety87
Airports5
Hospitals67
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+695 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate31%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office16%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$349Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
LP gas3%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Zapata County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Zapata County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 58 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Zapata County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding68
Tornado13
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Zapata County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Zapata County, TX
Blessed Sacrament School
40 miles, NW
St Michael Catholic School - Houston
40 miles, NW
St Peters Memorial School
41 miles, NW
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
41 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Zapata County, TX
Texas A & M International University
43 miles, N
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
78 miles, SE
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
88 miles, NE
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
124 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Zapata County, TX
Laredo Medical Center
41 miles, NW
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
46 miles, NW
Starr County Memorial Hospital
47 miles, SE
Mission Regional Medical Center
77 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Zapata County, TX
Laredo International Airport
42 miles, NW
McAllen Miller International Airport
81 miles, SE
Valley International Airport
108 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
116 miles, NE