DriscollTX
A town of 511. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
What makes Driscoll stand out
The thing Driscoll does most differently from other towns.
511 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Driscoll’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Driscoll. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Driscoll’s public schools outperform 76% of Texas districts
The public schools Driscoll’s kids attend outperform 76% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driscoll El & Middle | PK–8 | 289 | A− |
Most working residents commute out of Driscoll
Most working residents leave Driscoll for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Corpus Christi (35%), Kingsville (8%) and Houston (7%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Driscoll has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Driscoll
No violent or property crimes were reported in Driscoll in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Driscoll is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Driscoll is
Driscoll beats the Texas average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Driscoll | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 32% | 19.1% |
100% of working residents leave Driscoll for work
Where Driscoll’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Driscoll
City in Texas, United States
Driscoll is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Its population was 680 at the 2020 census, down from 739 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 680
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- ZIP code
- 78351
- Area code
- 361