Refugio, Texas

Population 2,877

Refugio is located in Refugio County, TX. The population is 2,877, making Refugio the largest city in Refugio County.

There are 3 public schools in Refugio with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Refugio is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Refugio is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Refugio property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Refugio include Woodsboro, Bayside and Holiday Beach.

Refugio Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.5%

Crime Rate

64.84% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 109
  • Violent Crimes: 109
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 181
  • Property Crime: 762
  • Larceny Theft: 472

Registered Offenders

70.07% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Refugio
  • 3.48 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

53 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 52

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Refugio, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Refugio's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Refugio, TX

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18 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Refugio, TX issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 18 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Refugio, TX issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $575
  • 1 Bedroom: $681
  • 2 Bedrooms: $777
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,230

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Environmental Hazards

53 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1005/1132)
    Refugio, TX has 88.78% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Refugio, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Refugio, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 55.32°
  • February 60.7°
  • March 66.82°
  • April 73.65°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 84.53°
  • July 85.15°
  • August 86°
  • September 82.07°
  • October 75.33°
  • November 66.72°
  • December 59.02°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Refugio, TX

Earthquakes
Refugio, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Refugio, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Refugio, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Refugio, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Refugio, TX: $47,039

Unemployment

Unemployment in Refugio is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 64.98%
White Collar - 35.02%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Refugio, TX

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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