Hidalgo
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Hidalgo, Texas is a welcoming border city known for its lively local culture, annual festivals, and proximity to both the Rio Grande and neighboring Mexican cities. With a mix of historic sites and modern venues, it offers a unique snapshot of South Texas life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
13,964
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
26.10°, -98.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,670
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
65
English
80
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
30.0°C
Winter Avg
17.1°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
605 mm
Internet Speed
149 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
MFE
Distance
9 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 2025-12-06.
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: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.