The Town FilesLa Tina Ranch, Texas
Community in Cameron County · population 687 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,100
- Household income
- $39,178
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.6
La Tina Ranch is a community of 687 people in Cameron County, Texas. The median home is worth $107,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 86% of Texas towns.
How La Tina Ranch ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Tina Ranch is worth $107,100, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $39,178, which is more affordable than 59% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Tina Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $39,178 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.3% | — |
Who lives in La Tina Ranch
| People | La Tina Ranch | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 47.4% | — |
| Work from home | 36.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in La Tina Ranch
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 51.9°F. About 23.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 121 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Tina Ranch since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 20, 1967 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.01 inches on April 2, 2017.
Severe weather in Cameron County since 1996
Cameron County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4871: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Cameron County
Cameron County had 156,619 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,590 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in La Tina Ranch itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near La Tina Ranch
- Laureles, TX5.6 mi · 4,111 people · home $152,400
- Rio Hondo, TX6.7 mi · 2,021 people · home $104,000
- Green Valley Farms, TX7.6 mi · 655 people · home $60,000
- Indian Lake, TX7.9 mi · 839 people · home $65,400
- Arroyo Colorado Estates, TX8.2 mi · 833 people · home —
- Los Fresnos, TX8.8 mi · 8,114 people · home $152,200
- San Benito, TX11.2 mi · 24,861 people · home $85,300
- Rancho Viejo, TX12.3 mi · 2,838 people · home $264,500
La Tina Ranch questions
Is La Tina Ranch, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Tina Ranch scores better for retirees than 47% of Texas towns and quieter than 80%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in La Tina Ranch?
The median owner-occupied home in La Tina Ranch is valued at $107,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,178, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in La Tina Ranch?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 51.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does La Tina Ranch get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Tina Ranch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 20, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)