Hidalgo County, TX cities and towns

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Hidalgo County, located in the southern region of Texas, offers a rich blend of cultural and natural attractions. The county is home to the historic Hidalgo County Courthouse, an architectural gem that dates back to the early 20th century. Nature enthusiasts can explore the stunning Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, known for its diverse bird species and picturesque landscapes. Additionally, Hidalgo County hosts the renowned Texas Onion Fest, celebrating the region's agricultural heritage. With its vibrant communities, borderland charm, and array of recreational opportunities, Hidalgo County is a captivating destination for visitors and residents alike.

Hidalgo County (TX) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages	6
Population	14,183
Area	7.4 square miles
Density	1,915 /sq mi
Altitude	112 feet
Median Household Income	$30,000
Poverty rate	38%
Unemployment rate	8%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)	12%
Crime rate	47 per 1,000 residents

Environmental risk in Hidalgo County, TX

Overall risk	Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss	Relatively High
Social Vulnerability	Very High
Community Resilience	Very Low
Avalanche Risk	Not Applicable
Coastal Flooding Risk	Not Applicable
Cold Wave Risk	Relatively High
Drought Risk	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Risk	Very Low
Hail Risk	Relatively High
Heat Wave Risk	Relatively High
Hurricane Risk	Very High
Ice Storm Risk	Relatively Moderate
Landslide Risk	No Rating
Lightning Risk	Relatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding Risk	Relatively High
Strong Wind Risk	Relatively Low
Tornado Risk	Relatively High
Tsunami Risk	Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Risk	Not Applicable
Wildfire Risk	Relatively Low
Winter Weather Risk	Very High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Hidalgo County administration contact details

Address	100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539
County seat	Edinburg
Phone number	(956) 318-2100
Official website	https://www.hidalgocounty.us
County Clerk	Arturo Guajardo Jr.
County Auditor	Carmen M. Perez
County Commissioner	David L. Fuentes

Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Hidalgo County:

MCALLEN
McAllen is a City in Hidalgo county with -150 000 inhabitants.
EDINBURG
Edinburg is a City in Hidalgo county with -100 000 inhabitants.
MISSION
Mission is a City in Hidalgo county with -100 000 inhabitants.
PHARR
Pharr is a City in Hidalgo county with -75 000 inhabitants.
WESLACO
Weslaco is a City in Hidalgo county with -40 000 inhabitants.
SAN JUAN
San Juan is a City in Hidalgo county with -40 000 inhabitants.
ALAMO
Alamo is a City in Hidalgo county with -20 000 inhabitants.
DONNA
Donna is a City in Hidalgo county with -20 000 inhabitants.
MERCEDES
Mercedes is a City in Hidalgo county with -20 000 inhabitants.
ALTON
Alton is a City in Hidalgo county with -15 000 inhabitants.
HIDALGO
Hidalgo is a City in Hidalgo county with -15 000 inhabitants.
ELSA
Elsa is a City in Hidalgo county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PROGRESO
Progreso is a City in Hidalgo county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PALMVIEW
Palmview is a City in Hidalgo county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PENITAS
Penitas is a City in Hidalgo county with -5 000 inhabitants.
SULLIVAN CITY
Sullivan City is a City in Hidalgo county with -5 000 inhabitants.
LA JOYA
La Joya is a City in Hidalgo county with -4 000 inhabitants.
EDCOUCH
Edcouch is a City in Hidalgo county with -4 000 inhabitants.
PALMHURST
Palmhurst is a City in Hidalgo county with -3 000 inhabitants.
LA VILLA
La Villa is a City in Hidalgo county with -2 000 inhabitants.
GRANJENO
Granjeno is a City in Hidalgo county with -500 inhabitants.
PROGRESO LAKES
Progreso Lakes is a City in Hidalgo county with -500 inhabitants.