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Petronila, TX
City in Nueces County, Texas.
Population
120
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
0
Petronila and its ZIP codes
Petronila at a glance
- Petronila is 43% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Petronila, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nueces County. PPP loans are for Petronila.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,366
165,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Petronila, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
19,656
17.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 47°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Petronila, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
Cities near Petronila
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra GrandeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.7 |
| DriscollCity | 6 mi | 1.2 |
| La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| RobstownCity | 7.7 mi | 13 |
| Spring GardensCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| North San PedroCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| BishopCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| BanqueteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Corpus ChristiCity | 14 mi | 166.4 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Agua DulceCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| KingsvilleCity | 17 mi | 13.9 |
| OdemCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| RicardoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Petronila, TX in?
- Petronila is in Nueces County, Texas.
- What is the population of Petronila, TX?
- About 120 people live in Petronila, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Petronila?
- Nearby places include Tierra Grande (5.3 mi), Driscoll (6 mi), La Paloma-Lost Creek (6.1 mi), Tierra Verde (7.1 mi), Robstown (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023