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Relampago, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Population
99
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Relampago and its ZIP codes
Relampago at a glance
- Relampago is 44% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Relampago.
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
Relampago, 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 Relampago, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.4%
U.S. 33.3% +19.1 pts
Diabetes
27.8%
U.S. 12.1% +15.7 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
50.7%
U.S. 11.1% +39.6 pts
Cities near Relampago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa MariaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ProgresoCity | 3.5 mi | 3 |
| Progreso LakesCity | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Iglesia AntiguaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| BluetownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| MercedesCity | 5.2 mi | 11.8 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.6 |
| La FeriaCity | 6.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Villa VerdeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WeslacoCity | 7.1 mi | 16.9 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| SolisCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.6 |
| La Feria NorthCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Relampago, TX in?
- Relampago is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What is the population of Relampago, TX?
- About 99 people live in Relampago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Relampago?
- Nearby places include Santa Maria (3.5 mi), Progreso (3.5 mi), Progreso Lakes (3.6 mi), Iglesia Antigua (4.2 mi), Bluetown (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023