What are the schools like in Refugio, TX?

Refugio is served primarily by REFUGIO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Refugio?

The median household income in Refugio, TX is $46,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Refugio, TX?

Refugio has an average high temperature of 66.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Refugio, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Refugio, TX affordable or expensive?

Refugio's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Refugio is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,300 and the median rent is $697 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Refugio, TX?

Refugio has a violent crime rate of 216.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 830.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Refugio, TX a Good Place to Live?

Refugio is a small town of 2,728 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,458 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Refugio stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Refugio is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Refugio city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.8

Refugio's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Refugio costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Refugio, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$697	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Refugio's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

216.5 /100k

Property Crime

830.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Refugio is served primarily by REFUGIO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Refugio, TX	National Avg
School District	REFUGIO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Refugio sees average highs of 66.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Refugio, TX
Average High — January	66.6°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Refugio, TX	National Avg
Population	2,728	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodsboro, TX 6 mi Bayside, TX 15 mi Holiday Beach, TX 19 mi Lamar, TX 21 mi Tradewinds, TX 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Refugio

Refugio, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78377

Refugio vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Refugio, TX affordable or expensive?

Refugio's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Refugio roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $697/month.

What is the crime rate in Refugio, TX?

Refugio's violent crime rate is 216.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 830.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Refugio?

Public schools in Refugio are operated by REFUGIO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Refugio, TX a good place to live?

Refugio, TX has a population of 2,728, a median household income of $46,458, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Refugio?

Refugio averages 66.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Refugio?

Refugio, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78377.

What is the population of Refugio?

The population of Refugio, Texas is 2,728 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Refugio?

Key numbers for living in Refugio: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $46,458, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Refugio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.