Palacios, Texas

Population 4,720

Palacios is located in Matagorda County, TX. The population is 4,720, making Palacios the 2nd largest city in Matagorda County.

There are 5 public schools in Palacios with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Palacios is low , and there are 18 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Palacios is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Palacios property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Palacios include Blessing, Elmaton and La Ward.

Palacios Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 26.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.5%

Crime Rate

3.23% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 329
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 307
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

64.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 18 offenders in Palacios
  • 38.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

39 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

High 7.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Palacios, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Palacios's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ 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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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Palacios, TX issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Palacios, TX issued 8 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: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $675
  • 2 Bedrooms: $888
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,229
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,520

Zip Codes

77428 77465

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Environmental Hazards

39 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.63°
  • February 58.63°
  • March 64.87°
  • April 71.48°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 84.49°
  • July 85°
  • August 86.42°
  • September 80.82°
  • October 72.55°
  • November 64.48°
  • December 57.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Palacios, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Palacios, TX: $32,394

Unemployment

Unemployment in Palacios is 7.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.21%
White Collar - 43.79%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Palacios, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Palacios, TX
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