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Palacios
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Palacios is a small coastal city in southeastern Texas known for its shrimping industry, warm hospitality, and picturesque bay views. It's often called the 'Shrimp Capital of Texas' and offers a peaceful retreat with authentic waterfront charm. The city's slow rhythm and scenic surroundings make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
4,395
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
28.71°, -96.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
66
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
English
97
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
15.4°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1061 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
166 Mbps
Latency
173 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
PSX
Distance
4 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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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