Alvarado
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Alvarado is a small Texas city with a deep sense of community and roots in classic Southern hospitality. Known for its historic downtown, proximity to lakes, and friendly atmosphere, it's a peaceful destination for those seeking a quieter pace of life near the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
4,739
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.41°, -97.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,965
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
868 mm
Internet Speed
365 Mbps
Upload
352 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
RBD
Distance
44 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.