MesquiteTX
A town of 515. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Mesquite stand out
The thing Mesquite does most differently from other towns.
515 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Mesquite’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mesquite. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Mesquite beats the Texas average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Mesquite | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.4% | 17% |
| More uninsured adults | 45.3% | 19.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Mesquite
Most working residents leave Mesquite for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Roma (18%), McAllen (12%) and Edinburg (8%). Half commute less than 49 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Mesquite has warm winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 100°, a January night drops to 48°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Mesquite for work
Where Mesquite’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023