Hidalgo County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Hidalgo County, Texas, is a small, close-knit community with a rich borderlands heritage and easy access to both Texan and Mexican culture. Though modest in size, the area boasts historical landmarks and authentic local cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
4,178
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
26.40°, -98.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,830
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
80
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
30.1°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
610 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MFE
Distance
25 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.