RungeTX
A town of 1,108. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
What makes Runge stand out
The 3 things Runge does most differently from other towns.
Runge has shrunk 13.5% since 2010
1,031 people in 2010; 1,108 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Runge’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Runge. Another town gets a different order.
Runge’s public schools outperform 8% of Texas districts
The public schools Runge’s kids attend trail 92% of Texas’s districts on state tests.
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Runge beats the Texas average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Runge | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.8% | 17% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78% | 74.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 32.6% | 19.1% |
A typical Runge home is worth about $158K
The typical Runge home is worth about $158,000, down 5% in a year, 47% below the Texas typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Runge
Most working residents leave Runge for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are San Antonio (17%), Austin (5%) and Kenedy (5%). Half commute less than 60 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Runge has warm winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
1,108 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.