The Town FilesRicardo, Texas
Community in Kleberg County · population 1,075 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,700
- Household income
- $70,391
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 43.8
Ricardo is a community of 1,075 people in Kleberg County, Texas. The median home is worth $246,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 97% of Texas towns, better for families than 89% of Texas towns, quieter than 87% of Texas towns.
How Ricardo 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 Ricardo is worth $246,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $70,391, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. 95.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ricardo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $70,391 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 95.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.7% | — |
Who lives in Ricardo
| People | Ricardo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 34.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Ricardo
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 46.6°F. About 27.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 147 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ricardo since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 31, 2016 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 30, 1997.
Severe weather in Kleberg County since 1996
Kleberg County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Kleberg County
Kleberg County had 11,926 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,790 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Ricardo itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Ricardo
- Kingsville, TX6.3 mi · 25,402 people · home $149,400
- Riviera, TX8.8 mi · 609 people · home —
- Bishop, TX11.9 mi · 3,174 people · home $111,800
- Premont, TX17.5 mi · 2,455 people · home $89,800
- Driscoll, TX18.6 mi · 680 people · home $100,900
- La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX21.8 mi · 1,359 people · home $332,800
- Falfurrias, TX22.7 mi · 4,609 people · home $79,900
- Ben Bolt, TX22.9 mi · 1,662 people · home $100,000
Ricardo questions
Is Ricardo, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ricardo scores better for retirees than 56% of Texas towns and quieter than 87%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Ricardo?
The median owner-occupied home in Ricardo is valued at $246,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,391, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Ricardo?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 46.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Ricardo get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ricardo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 31, 2016. 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)