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Indian Hills, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
2,961
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,216
ZIP codes
0
Indian Hills and its ZIP codes
Indian Hills at a glance
- Indian Hills is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,816 a year, 58% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $54,400 (81% below Texas) and median rent is $1,155 a month.
Local data for Indian Hills, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Indian Hills, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,816
Poverty rate
66.8%
Median home value
$54,400
Median rent
$1,155/mo
Homeownership
96.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.0%
Median age
23.0
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,846), Puerto Ricans (30), German Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Indian Hills.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.59B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
Indian Hills, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Indian Hills, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 50°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Indian Hills, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.9%
U.S. 33.3% +17.6 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
50.8%
U.S. 11.1% +39.7 pts
Cities near Indian Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.3 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.6 |
| MercedesCity | 4 mi | 11.8 |
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.7 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| SolisCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| WeslacoCity | 5.5 mi | 16.9 |
| La VillaCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| EdcouchCity | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| La Feria NorthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa RosaTown | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| La FeriaCity | 7.1 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Indian Hills, TX in?
- Indian Hills is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Indian Hills, TX?
- About 2,961 people live in Indian Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Indian Hills?
- Nearby places include Mila Doce (2.1 mi), Heidelberg (2.9 mi), Mercedes (4 mi), Laguna Seca (4.5 mi), Olivarez (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023