City safety & data profile

La HomaTX

La Homa, TX is a 12K-resident city in Hidalgo County with a median household income of $36,895.

Hidalgo County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for La Homa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. La Homa has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $109,200.

Data updated 2026-07-27

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$36,895
Median income
$109,200
Median home
37.4%
Poverty rate

The read on La Homa

La Homa posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities

Where La Homa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$36,895 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading La Homa, TX beyond the headline numbers

La Homa sits inside Hidalgo County, Texas, at roughly 26.25°N, -98.36°W. Population 11,985, $36,895 median household income. Median home value $109,200, median rent $740. Poverty rate 37.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: La Homa's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 47%, then lack of health insurance at 46.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for La Homa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,985
La Homa
Median Income
$36,895
-46% vs avg
Median Home Value
$109,200
-52% vs avg
Median Age
27.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hidalgo County) - La Homa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
892K+13%
Median Income
$54,338+59%
Median Home Value
$140,900+80%
Poverty Rate
26.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.6%-29%

Economics

Economics indicators for La Homa, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$740/mo
Poverty Rate
37.4% +163% vs avg
Unemployment 13.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 7.9%
Work From Home 2.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 11.2%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
47%
Lack of Health Insurance
46.6%
Physical Inactivity
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
34.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.7%
Diabetes
19.3%
Current Smoking
17%
Binge Drinking
16.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 37.1%
Annual Checkup 69.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of La Homa, TX? ▼
La Homa, TX has a population of 11,985 people, located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median household income in La Homa? ▼
The median household income in La Homa, TX is $36,895 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 37.4%.
What is the median home value in La Homa? ▼
The median home value in La Homa, TX is $109,200. Median rent is $740/month.
What are the top health concerns in La Homa? ▼
The top health indicators in La Homa include Obesity (47%), Lack of Health Insurance (46.6%), Physical Inactivity (44.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in La Homa? ▼
The median age in La Homa, TX is 27.3 years. 7.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

La Homa, TX is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. With a population of 12K and a $36,895 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and lack of health insurance. Safety alerts for the La Homa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Mission, TX 83K Alton, TX 16K McAllen, TX 140K Hidalgo, TX 14K Pharr, TX 77K Edinburg, TX 84K San Juan, TX 37K Alamo, TX 19K
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Using La Homa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the La Homa area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hidalgo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.