Mercedes, Texas

Population 15,803

Mercedes is located in Hidalgo County, TX. The population is 15,803, making Mercedes the 8th largest city in Hidalgo County.

There are 15 public schools in Mercedes with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Mercedes is moderate , and there are 91 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mercedes is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mercedes property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mercedes include Heidelberg, Llano Grande and Bixby.

Mercedes Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 33.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.6%

Crime Rate

42.84% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 148
  • Violent Crimes: 397
  • Robbery: 47
  • Burglary: 492
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

76.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 91 offenders in Mercedes
  • 57.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

54 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 49

Unemployment

High 7.7%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Mercedes, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Mercedes's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

Immanuel Lutheran School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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91 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Mercedes, TX

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27 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mercedes, TX issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 23 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mercedes, TX issued 52 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 52 permits, 47 were issued for single family homes and 5 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $615
  • 1 Bedroom: $615
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,025
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,135

Zip Codes

78570 78596

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Environmental Hazards

54 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    Mercedes, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mercedes, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Mercedes, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 61.52°
  • February 65.02°
  • March 70.88°
  • April 76.78°
  • May 81.65°
  • June 85.17°
  • July 85.38°
  • August 86.27°
  • September 82.3°
  • October 75.18°
  • November 69.05°
  • December 62.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mercedes, TX

Earthquakes
Mercedes, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mercedes, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mercedes, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mercedes, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mercedes, TX: $29,706

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mercedes is 7.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.61%
White Collar - 50.39%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Mercedes, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Mercedes, TX
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