La Puerta, TX
Living in La Puerta
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute93
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety69
Airports6
Hospitals70
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
497Population-386 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+23% (2010–19)
85%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Hispanic or Latino100%
Education
Less than high school54%
High school graduate13%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree23%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone15%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K4%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office8%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$252Median Monthly Rent-$127 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197941%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas5%
Utility gas4%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Puerta
United States45
Texas51
Starr County30
Property Crime in La Puerta
United States48
Texas58
Starr County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (82%)(16%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 87 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Puerta
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado7
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Puerta, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Puerta, TX
Kami's Cuddling Center
3 miles, NW
Agape Christian School
29 miles, E
Stepping Stones
29 miles, E
Juan Diego Academy
29 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near La Puerta, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
36 miles, E
Texas A & M International University
95 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
97 miles, NE
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
129 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Puerta, TX
Starr County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, W
Mission Regional Medical Center
29 miles, E
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
34 miles, E
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
34 miles, E
Airports
Airports near La Puerta, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
34 miles, E
Valley International Airport
68 miles, E
Laredo International Airport
94 miles, NW