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Alto Bonito, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 644.
Males: 336  (52.2%)
Females: 308  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

20.2 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip codes: 78582.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,702 (it was $17,396 in 2000)
Alto Bonito:

$35,702
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $8,757 (it was $3,717 in 2000)

Alto Bonito CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,057 (it was $24,100 in 2000)
Alto Bonito:

$66,057
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Alto Bonito: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Alto Bonito, TX (2000)
    • 55497.4%Hispanic
    • 152.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 238 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 5,311 people per square mile   (average).

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236 residents are foreign born (41.5% Latin America).

This place:

41.5%
Texas:

13.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alto Bonito CDP:

1.9% ($466)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: McAllen, TX (27.2 miles , pop. 106,414).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (125.6 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (217.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

West Alto Bonito, TX (0.3 miles ),
Valle Vista, TX (0.7 miles ),
Villarreal, TX (1.1 miles),
Alto Bonito Heights, TX (1.1 miles ),
Longoria, TX (1.2 miles),
Rivereno, TX (1.2 miles),
Pablo Pena, TX (1.2 miles),
East Lopez, TX (1.2 miles)

Latitude: 26.31 N, Longitude: 98.66 W

Distribution of median household income in Alto Bonito, TX in 2022
Alto Bonito satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

9.2%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Alto Bonito, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (14.7%)
  • Chemicals (10.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Chemicals (16.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (13.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (11.8%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (10.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (10.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (26.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (26.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (23.5%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Alto Bonito, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (27.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (24.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.8%)
  • Cashiers (8.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (27.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (14.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (47.1%)
  • Cashiers (26.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (26.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)

Average climate in Alto Bonito, Texas

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.4. This is about average.

City:

79.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.42. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.42
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Alto Bonito-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 180.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 396.5 miles away from Alto Bonito center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 175.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/2010 at 02:10:42, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 108.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 104.0 miles away from Alto Bonito center
On 11/13/2017 at 11:23:01, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 139.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Starr County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alto Bonito topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alto Bonito:

  • RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/RIO GRANDE CITY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX)
  • MY SWEET HOME HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX)
  • LVN HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX)
  • SUNGLO HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alto Bonito:

  • South Texas College (about 27 miles; McAllen, TX; Full-time enrollment: 19,701)
  • The University of Texas-Pan American (about 31 miles; Edinburg, TX; FT enrollment: 16,766)
  • Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (about 63 miles; Harlingen, TX; FT enrollment: 3,700)
  • The University of Texas at Brownsville (about 79 miles; Brownsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,165)
  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 97 miles; Kingsville, TX; FT enrollment: 9,295)
  • Laredo Community College (about 99 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 9,743)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 100 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)

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Starr County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

4.5 people
Texas:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

94.5%
Whole state:

71.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.8%
Whole state:

4.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

75.0%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

16.1%
Whole state:

6.7%

For population 15 years and over in Alto Bonito:

Marital status in Alto Bonito, TX
  • Never married: 13.7%
  • Now married: 84.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 2.0%

For population 25 years and over in Alto Bonito:

  • High school or higher: 22.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 29.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.8
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alto Bonito, TX (based on Starr County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,15615
Evangelical Protestant2,36827
Other5443
Mainline Protestant3942
None30,506-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Starr County:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Starr County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Starr County:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Starr County:

27.1%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
State:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alto Bonito:

  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KURV (710 AM; 10 kW; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KRIO (910 AM; 5 kW; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: RIO GRANDE BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • KUBR (1210 AM; 10 kW; SAN JUAN, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KVJY (840 AM; 5 kW; PHARR, TX; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF MCALLEN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KRGE (1290 AM; 5 kW; WESLACO, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY)
  • KQXX (1700 AM; 10 kW; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KIRT (1580 AM; 1 kW; MISSION, TX; Owner: BRAVO BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBOR (1600 AM; 10 kW; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alto Bonito:

  • KQBO (103.1 FM; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX; Owner: SOUND INVESTMENTS UNLIMITED, INC.)
  • KCAS (91.5 FM; MCCOOK, TX; Owner: FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH INC)
  • KQXX-FM (105.5 FM; MISSION, TX; Owner: LA NUEVA KBOR, INC.)
  • KBMI (97.7 FM; ROMA, TX; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHID (88.1 FM; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: RGV EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alto Bonito:

  • KRGV-TV (Channel 5; WESLACO, TX; Owner: MOBILE VIDEO TAPES, INC.)
  • KVEO (Channel 23; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTLM (Channel 40; RIO GRANDE CITY, TX; Owner: SUNBELT MULTIMEDIA CO.)
  • KNVO (Channel 48; Mc ALLEN, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLIA-LP (Channel 32; McALLEN, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSFE-LP (Channel 67; McALLEN, TX; Owner: ORTIZ BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K57FE (Channel 57; MCALLEN, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 57, INC.)

Alto Bonito fatal accident list:

Oct 22, 2007 08:30 AM, Us-83, Familia, Lat: 26.316167, Lon: -98.663331, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 12, Fatalities: 7

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Fred Kleber, Hwy 83, 1.3 Mi S (Lat: 26.303056 Lon: -98.621944), Type: 93.0, Overall height: 93 m, Registrant: Global Tower LLC, Fcc-Contact@global-Towers.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Leslie N Nixon, Hwy 83, 1.3 Mi S (Lat: 26.303056 Lon: -98.621944), Type: 93.0, Overall height: 93 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Kristen Cesana, Hwy 83, 1.3 Mi S (Lat: 26.303056 Lon: -98.621944), Type: 93.0, Structure height: 48427 m, Overall height: 93 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Hwy 83, 1.3 Mi S (Lat: 26.303056 Lon: -98.621944), Type: 93.0, Overall height: 93 m, Registrant: Titan Towers LP, Abile-ne, Phone: (915) 692-2517


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alto Bonito, TX
  • 74.2%Electricity
  • 25.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Alto Bonito compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Alto Bonito on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 100 least-educated cities"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Mexico (population 500+)"
  • #74 (78582) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting profit/loss from business in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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