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Combes, Texas

Combes is a town of 3,178 people in Cameron County, Texas.

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Population3,178 +6.8% since 2019
Elevation52 ft 16 m
Land area3.2 sq mi
ZIP codes78535, 78550, 78552
Nearest airportValley International Airport (HRL) 5 mi

Why visit Combes

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 51°F.

About Combes

Combes is a town in northern Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,999 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.

From the Wikipedia article Combes, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

James Henry Dishman

Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Combes Community Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes3

Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

18337 Templeton Avenue, Combes

08:00-21:00

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.4 mi

2210 Loop 499 Suite, Harlingen

09:00-22:00

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Church's Chicken

Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi

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Churches and places of worship3

Avondale Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi

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First Baptist Church of Combes

Church · Southern Baptist

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Harlingen Seventh Day Adventist Church

Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.5 mi

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Shopping1

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries34

Map of Combes

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Climate by month

60°80°100°January: 1.2 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 1.5 in of rainApril: 2.3 in of rainMay: 2.7 in of rainJune: 2.4 in of rainJuly: 2.4 in of rainAugust: 2.1 in of rainSeptember: 5.8 in of rainOctober: 3.1 in of rainNovember: 2.0 in of rainDecember: 1.6 in of rainJanuary: 72°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 81°FApril: 86°FMay: 91°FJune: 95°FJuly: 97°FAugust: 98°FSeptember: 93°FOctober: 88°FNovember: 80°FDecember: 73°FJanuary: 51°FFebruary: 55°FMarch: 60°FApril: 66°FMay: 72°FJune: 76°FJuly: 77°FAugust: 77°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 67°FNovember: 59°FDecember: 52°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan72°F51°F1.2 in0.0 in
Feb76°F55°F1.2 in0.0 in
Mar81°F60°F1.5 in0.0 in
Apr86°F66°F2.3 in0.0 in
May91°F72°F2.7 in0.0 in
Jun95°F76°F2.4 in0.0 in
Jul97°F77°F2.4 in0.0 in
Aug98°F77°F2.1 in0.0 in
Sep93°F74°F5.8 in0.0 in
Oct88°F67°F3.1 in0.0 in
Nov80°F59°F2.0 in0.0 in
Dec73°F52°F1.6 in0.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harlingen (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$45,504median household income
$143,900median home value
$782median monthly rent
38.3median age
15.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
88.7%of homes are owner-occupied
16.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1830%18 to 3417%35 to 6437%65 and over16%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Cameron County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
  • 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Valley International Airport (HRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

  • Harlingen 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
  • San Benito 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
  • Mercedes 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
  • Raymondville 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
  • Weslaco 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
  • Donna 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
  • Brownsville 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
  • Alamo 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
  • Edinburg 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
  • San Juan 27 mi west, about 43 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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