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Living in
El Campo.
About
Life in El Campo
El Campo is a community of 12,220 people in Texas. The median household income is $67,356, median rent runs about $1,071 per month, and median home values are around $201,400. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
El Campo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Foreign-Born
11.0%
Broadband Internet
82.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in El Campo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In El Campo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (86.2%), and 30.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in El Campo
In El Campo, rent runs 24% below the TX average, and home values are 29% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,639
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,570 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in El Campo
Unemployment in Wharton County, which includes El Campo, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
El Campo: Wharton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wharton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What El Campo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.6 min avg
How El Campo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In El Campo, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 46 mi
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT)
Regional airport · few flights14k passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in El Campo runs 20% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
395.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,639.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
El Campo Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wharton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wharton County, which includes El Campo, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Weather | $200,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | Cold/Wind Chill | $26,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wharton County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate95°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
El Campo has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
130
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 42°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 68°F | 46°F | 1.95" |
| Mar | 76°F | 53°F | 2.81" |
| Apr | 82°F | 59°F | 3.09" |
| May | 88°F | 67°F | 4.79" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 4.89" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 4.30" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 93°F | 70°F | 5.71" |
| Oct | 85°F | 60°F | 5.59" |
| Nov | 75°F | 51°F | 5.69" |
| Dec | 67°F | 45°F | 3.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in El Campo
El Campo has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
El Campo Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in El Campo
El Campo's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for El Campo
El Campo has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in El Campo
El Campo Branch Library
200 W Church St, El Campo
Cities Near El Campo
The closest cities within 60 miles
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El Campo FAQ
Is El Campo, Texas affordable?⌄
El Campo's median rent is $1,071/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,017/year. Median home value is $201,400.
Is El Campo, Texas safe?⌄
El Campo's violent crime rate was 396 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1640 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in El Campo, Texas?⌄
Wharton County, which includes El Campo, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in El Campo, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in El Campo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,071/month and median household income is $67,017/year. The median home value is $201,400. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in El Campo, Texas?⌄
The average commute in El Campo is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from