South La Paloma, Texas

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Population in 2010: 345.
Males: 138  (40.1%)
Females: 207  (59.9%)
Median resident age:

32.6 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,147
South La Paloma:

$46,147
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,436

South La Paloma CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,994
South La Paloma:

$105,994
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,213; detached houses: $173,406; townhouses or other attached units: $270,412; mobile homes: $68,359
March 2022 cost of living index in South La Paloma: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 50.6%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in South La Paloma, TX (2022)
    • 44462.7%Hispanic
    • 24434.5%White alone
    • 172.4%Two or more races

Races in South La Paloma detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (36.2 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (112.6 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Alfred-South La Paloma, TX (0.6 miles ),
Alfred, TX (1.2 miles),
Orange Grove, TX (2.2 miles ),
Westdale, TX (2.2 miles ),
K-Bar Ranch, TX (2.8 miles ),
Owl Ranch, TX (2.8 miles ),
Casa Blanca, TX (2.9 miles),
Owl Ranch-Amargosa, TX (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 27.89 N, Longitude: 97.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 361

Distribution of median household income in South La Paloma, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in South La Paloma, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

South La Paloma-area historical tornado activity is below Texas state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/16/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the South La Paloma place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/24/1970, a category F3 tornado 25.2 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South La Paloma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 44% 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 67.5 miles away from South La Paloma 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 64.1 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 15.0 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 365.6 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 13.4 miles away from South La Paloma center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jim Wells County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Fires: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near South La Paloma:

  • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • ALICE REGIONAL HOSPITAL SNU (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/ALICE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • RETAMA MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • UNITED HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • HEART TO HEART HOMECARE ALICE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • REYNOLDS HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ALICE, TX)

Amtrak station near South La Paloma:

  • 13 miles: ALICE (301 N. JOHNSON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South La Paloma:

  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 27 miles; Kingsville, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,295)
  • Del Mar College (about 36 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 5,213)
  • Coastal Bend College (about 40 miles; Beeville, TX; FT enrollment: 2,880)
  • Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (about 41 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 9,092)
  • Victoria College (about 88 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • University of Houston-Victoria (about 88 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 3,110)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 93 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)

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Jim Wells 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:

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.1%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in South La Paloma:

Marital status in South La Paloma, TX
  • Never married: 44.9%
  • Now married: 39.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

For population 25 years and over in South La Paloma:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.6
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South La Paloma, TX (based on Jim Wells County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic17,2589
Evangelical Protestant7,66031
Mainline Protestant9668
Other6032
Black Protestant1931
Orthodox372
None14,121-
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: 10
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Jim Wells County:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Jim Wells County:

27.0%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jim Wells County:

14.4%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in South La Paloma:

  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)
  • KINE (1330 AM; 1 kW; KINGSVILLE, TX)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KOPY (1070 AM; 1 kW; ALICE, TX; Owner: SENDERO MULTIMEDIA, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KURV (710 AM; 10 kW; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South La Paloma:

  • KMIQ (104.9 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: COTTON BROADCASTING)
  • KMXR (93.9 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSAB (99.9 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRYS-FM (99.1 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFTX (97.5 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: QUALITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTG (96.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KLUX (89.5 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: DIOCESAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KOPY-FM (92.1 FM; ALICE, TX; Owner: SCENDERO MULTIMEDIA, INC.)
  • KKLM (88.7 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNDA (102.9 FM; ALICE, TX; Owner: GUERRA ENTERPRISES)
  • KUKA (105.9 FM; SAN DIEGO, TX; Owner: IDEAL MEDIA, INC.)
  • KZFM (95.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: MALKAN FM ASSOCIATES)
  • KKBA (92.7 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • KBNJ (91.7 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KEDT-FM (90.3 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BRAODCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KOUL (103.7 FM; SINTON, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KFLZ (106.9 FM; BISHOP, TX; Owner: DAVILA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLHB (98.3 FM; ODEM, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KRXB (107.1 FM; BEEVILLE, TX; Owner: SHAFFER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South La Paloma:

  • KZTV (Channel 10; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EAGLE CREEK BROADCASTING OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LLC)
  • KORO (Channel 28; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIII (Channel 3; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 3 OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.)
  • KRIS-TV (Channel 6; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEDT (Channel 16; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K50DW (Channel 50; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EB (Channel 38; KINGSVILLE-ALICE, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K57FC (Channel 57; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KXCC-CA (Channel 45; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CASA OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K20EK (Channel 20; KINGSVILLE-ALICE, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCCX-LP (Channel 50; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: LOCALONE TEXAS, LTD.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • $55,000Total costs
  • 20,563Total average daily traffic
  • 4,525Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,815Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic


South La Paloma compared to Texas state average:

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