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Runge, Texas

Runge is a town of 1,108 people in Karnes County, Texas.

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Population1,108 +5.7% since 2019
Elevation312 ft 95 m
Land area1.2 sq mi
ZIP code78151
Nearest airportChase Field Industrial (NIR) 36 mi

Why visit Runge

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks in and around town.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 43°F.

About Runge

Runge is a town in Karnes County, Texas, United States. The town is pronounced "Run-Gee". The population was 892 at the 2020 census.

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

Museums and landmarks3

Runge Bandstand

Monument and historic site

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Runge, Texas

Monument and historic site

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Runge Museum

Museum

210 Helena Street, Runge

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Churches and places of worship1

Saint Anthony Catholic Church

Church · Roman Catholic

809 Helena Street, Runge

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Schools, colleges and libraries4

Runge El

School

600 Reiffert, Runge

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Runge H S

School

600 Reiffert, Runge

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Map of Runge

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.9 in of rainFebruary: 1.5 in of rainMarch: 2.3 in of rainApril: 2.7 in of rainMay: 3.6 in of rainJune: 3.4 in of rainJuly: 2.9 in of rainAugust: 2.3 in of rainSeptember: 3.5 in of rainOctober: 2.8 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 65°FFebruary: 68°FMarch: 74°FApril: 82°FMay: 88°FJune: 93°FJuly: 96°FAugust: 97°FSeptember: 91°FOctober: 83°FNovember: 74°FDecember: 66°FJanuary: 43°FFebruary: 46°FMarch: 52°FApril: 59°FMay: 66°FJune: 72°FJuly: 74°FAugust: 73°FSeptember: 69°FOctober: 60°FNovember: 51°FDecember: 44°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan65°F43°F1.9 in0.0 in
Feb68°F46°F1.5 in0.0 in
Mar74°F52°F2.3 in0.0 in
Apr82°F59°F2.7 in0.0 in
May88°F66°F3.6 in0.0 in
Jun93°F72°F3.4 in0.0 in
Jul96°F74°F2.9 in0.0 in
Aug97°F73°F2.3 in0.0 in
Sep91°F69°F3.5 in0.0 in
Oct83°F60°F2.8 in0.0 in
Nov74°F51°F2.2 in0.0 in
Dec66°F44°F1.9 in0.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Karnes City 2N (10 mi away), rain and snow from Runge, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$88,500median home value
20.6median age
19.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%of homes are owner-occupied
23.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1839%18 to 3430%35 to 6420%65 and over11%

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

Disaster history

Karnes County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
  • 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Chase Field Industrial (NIR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.

  • Kenedy 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
  • Karnes City 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
  • Goliad 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
  • Poth 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
  • Nixon 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
  • Beeville 33 mi south, about 54 min by car
  • La Vernia 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
  • Victoria 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Pleasanton 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Seguin 51 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car

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

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