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.

San Antonio

17%

Austin

Kenedy

Victoria

6%Work in townlive and work in Runge 60 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 125Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Runge →

Health in Runge

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

2better than TX·13worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.8%Fewer binge drinkersTX 17% · better 78%More adults treating high blood pressureTX 74.1% · better 32.6%More uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · worse

Care nearby

Otto Kaiser Memorial HospitalKenedy · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Karnes Community Health CenterKarnes City · 11.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Runge · CMS · HRSAHealth in Runge →

Natural hazards in Runge

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌵 Drought

0Does Runge flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Runge

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Runge →

Climate in Runge

Full climate →

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.

67° / 45°Winter

82° / 60°Spring

96° / 73°Summer

83° / 60°Fall

How much snow does Runge get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 9, with the last in spring around Feb 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Runge →

Schools in Runge

All Runge schools →

School Grade D

The public schools Runge’s kids attend trail 92% of Texas’s districts on state tests.

DistrictRUNGE ISDSchools2

Runge El DElementary · Grades PK–6 · 102 students Runge H S C-High · Grades 7–12 · 60 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.