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Frio County, TX
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Frio County, Texas.
Population
18,582
Land area
1,134sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Frio County
Frio County at a glance
- Frio County is 86% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,010, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,700 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
- Its largest cities are Pearsall (9,045), Dilley (3,769) and Bigfoot (1,067).
Local data for Frio County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frio County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,010
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$107,700
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,237), Irish Americans (649), German Americans (520).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,581
6,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
PPP loans
$14.6M
287 loans, 1,770 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Frio County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frio County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
298
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frio County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.0%
U.S. 11.1% +25.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Frio County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Frio County, TX?
- Pearsall is the largest city or town in Frio County, with about 9,045 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Frio County?
- Frio County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78005, 78017, 78057, 78061.
- What is the population of Frio County, TX?
- About 18,582 people live in Frio County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Frio County?
- Frio County borders Medina County, Atascosa County, Uvalde County, Zavala County, Dimmit County, La Salle County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023