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La Coma Heights, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
127
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
La Coma Heights and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for La Coma Heights.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Coma Heights, 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
98° / 49°F
23.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Coma Heights, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.0%
U.S. 33.3% +18.7 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
45.9%
U.S. 11.1% +34.8 pts
Cities near La Coma Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HargillCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Harding Gill TractCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.2 |
| EdinburgCity | 7.5 mi | 46.6 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.2 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.4 |
| LinnCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 48.6 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.1 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| LasaraCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ElsaCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| EdcouchCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| La VillaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Coma Heights, TX in?
- La Coma Heights is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of La Coma Heights, TX?
- About 127 people live in La Coma Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Coma Heights?
- Nearby places include Hargill (3.7 mi), Harding Gill Tract (3.8 mi), Doolittle (6.3 mi), Edinburg (7.5 mi), Monte Alto (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023