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Fronton, TX
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas.
Population
205
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
491
ZIP codes
0
Fronton and its ZIP codes
Fronton at a glance
- Fronton is about 4.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Starr County. PPP loans are for Fronton.
Unemployment rate
9.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,877
15,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.71B
FY 2026, $41,170 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fronton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
152
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 49°F
19.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fronton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
40.5%
U.S. 11.1% +29.4 pts
Cities near Fronton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandovalCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| Guadalupe GuerraCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0 |
| RamosCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Fronton RanchettesCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| EvergreenCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| RomaCity | 3.5 mi | 5.9 |
| La MinitaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Loma VistaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| J.F. VillarealCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| MoraidaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Los ArrierosCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| North EscobaresCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| PenaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| SalineñoCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fronton, TX in?
- Fronton is in Starr County, Texas.
- What is the population of Fronton, TX?
- About 205 people live in Fronton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fronton?
- Nearby places include Sandoval (0.5 mi), Sunset (0.9 mi), Guadalupe Guerra (1 mi), Ramos (3.1 mi), Fronton Ranchettes (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023