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Crime in Primera summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Primera. Key points include:
There were 20 total crimes in Primera in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Primera is 377.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Primera is 75.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Primera is 302.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Primera is -82.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Primera Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Primera / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 20 | 377.5 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 75.5 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 56.6 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 16 | 302.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 18.9 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 15 | 283.1 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Primera summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Primera. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Primera is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Primera is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Primera is $170,627.
The median income in Primera is $80,116.
Primera's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Primera Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Primera | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Primera, TX Weather
The average high in Primera is 83.6° and the average low is 64.8°.
There are 39.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 25.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Primera |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 39.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 25.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Primera Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Primera
The current population in Primera is 5,344. The population has increased 33.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,344 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 5,282 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,219 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 5,167 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 5,025 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 4,872 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 4,742 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 4,553 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 4,422 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 4,247 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 4,138 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 4,091 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 4,065 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 4,038 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 4,004 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Primera
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Primera is:
11.7% White with 627 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.0% Two Or More with 0 Two Or More residents.
88.3% Hispanic with 4,717 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Primera | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 88.3% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Primera
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Primera is 51.0% female with 2,726 female residents.
Primera is 49.0% male with 2,618 male residents.
| Gender | Primera | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Primera for adults over 25
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17.0% of adults in Primera completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Primera completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Primera completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Primera completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Primera completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Primera completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Primera completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Primera completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Primera completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Primera | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 17.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Primera, Texas
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1.8% of households in Primera earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Primera earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Primera earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Primera earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Primera earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Primera earn $50,000 to $74,999.
23.5% of households in Primera earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Primera earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in Primera earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Primera earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Primera | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)








