Scissors, TX
Living in Scissors
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute92
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety76
Airports6
Hospitals71
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+90 (2010–19)
23 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
97%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian<1%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school62%
High school graduate23%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household97%
Householder living alone3%
Economy
$23kMedian Household Income+$387 (2010–19)
41%Above Poverty-21% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K1%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office9%
Service42%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value-$1.7k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$361Median Monthly Rent+$5 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Home Value
Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
LP gas11%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scissors
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in Scissors
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scissors
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scissors, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scissors, TX
Mid Valley Christian School
3 miles, NE
Macedonian Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
First Christian Academy
4 miles, E
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Scissors, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
14 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
97 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
118 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
131 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scissors, TX
Knapp Medical Center
5 miles, E
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
12 miles, W
South Texas Health System
12 miles, NW
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Scissors, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
12 miles, W
Valley International Airport
25 miles, E
Corpus Christi International Airport
118 miles, N