Corpus Christi, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 288,377 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Sunny, warm days and mild winters characterize this Gulf Coast city.
Cultural Attractions
Corpus Christi is home to the USS Lexington Museum, the Texas State Aquarium, and the South Texas Institute for the Arts.
Recreation
Corpus Christi Beach has been called one of the top five urban beaches. The city also has a science museum, birding trail, botanical garden, and the 130,000-acre Padre Island National Seashore to fill up your time.
Historical
The area was first visited by Europeans in 1519, when Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda stumbled in.
Economy
Tourism, oil, and the military dominate the local economy, along with healthcare and shipping.
| Population [details] | 288,377 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 413.45 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 20.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 59.9 °F/36.2 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 95.44 °F/71.97 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 30.70 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 194 |
| Cost of living [details] | 89.9 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Antonio (115.71 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities |
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