Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 53 min6:39 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 24 min7:20 am – 5:44 pm
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People1,550 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 49.3472 householdsMedian household income $45,259Median home value $76,100Median rent $867 a month55% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $835 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.4% unemployment rate50% of adults are in the labour force, 625 employedMain industries: education and health care 46%, transport, warehousing and utilities 12%, farming, forestry and mining 9%Average commute 25 minutes70% drive alone, 18% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher80% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 44%, Spanish 56%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 98°F, lows 74°FColdest month December: highs 68°F, lows 45°F27 in of rain a yearwettest month SeptemberSnow is rare152 days above 90°F, 15 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Benavides 2 station, 4 mi away; rain from Hebbronville 13.6 E; snow from Hebbronville
Nearby landmarksGuajillo Tankreservoir · 4.5 miCuerva Tankreservoir · 6.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.9 on 25 Apr 201039 mi away, near Driscoll, TexasMost recent: magnitude 3.9 on 25 Apr 201039 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowDuval County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality50% of days had good air in 2025182 of 365 days measured178 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 51, worst day 121main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Webb County, TX, 54 mi away
Internet at home64% of households have a broadband subscription47% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone34% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterDuval County Crd Benavidesserves 2,285 people from ground water35 health-based violations since 2021latest Apr 2026: arsenic, maximum contaminant level8 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation454 ft138 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesPost officeBenavides Post Office4.1 miTown hallBenavides City Hall4.1 miPoliceBenavides Police Department4.1 miFire stationBenavides Fire Department4.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLaredo International Airport LRD61 miMajor airportSan Antonio International Airport SAT135 miUS highwayUS 5923 miCoachAlice Alice Food MartGreyhound26 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 78341 ZIP area.
