Mercedes Independent School District, TX
Living in Mercedes ISD
Bikeability4
Walkability9
Commute72
Public Transit7
Affordability91
Public Safety71
Airports6
Hospitals72
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+3.2k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
82%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate27%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office26%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$418Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
LP gas5%
Utility gas18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mercedes ISD
United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34
Property Crime in Mercedes ISD
United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%
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 | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mercedes ISD
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado14
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mercedes Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mercedes Independent School District, TX
First Christian Academy
6 miles, W
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
6 miles, W
Mid Valley Christian School
7 miles, W
Little Einsteins Learning Center
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mercedes Independent School District, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
20 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
95 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
114 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
137 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mercedes Independent School District, TX
Knapp Medical Center
5 miles, W
Rio Grande State Center
12 miles, E
Harlingen Medical Center
14 miles, E
Palms Behavioral Health
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mercedes Independent School District, TX
Valley International Airport
16 miles, E
McAllen Miller International Airport
21 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
115 miles, N