Socorro, Texas
Socorro is a city of 37,123 people in El Paso County, Texas, founded in 1680.
Why visit Socorro
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ysleta–Zaragoza International Bridge, Franklin Canal, Salt War and Rio Bosque Wetlands Park.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Socorro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Socorro
Socorro is a city in El Paso County, Texas, United States. It is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande southeast of El Paso, and on the border of Mexico. El Paso adjoins it on the west and the smaller city of San Elizario on the southeast; small unincorporated areas of El Paso County separate it from the nearby municipalities of Horizon City to the north and Clint to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Socorro, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks25
Franklin Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Structure in El Paso (vicinity), El Paso County, Texas
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park is a 372-acre City of El Paso park the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) manages through its Center for...
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
La Madeleine French Cuisine
Restaurant · French · 3.5 mi
13395 Gateway Boulevard West
Tacos Guadalajara
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.5 mi
12319;123 Socorro Road, San Elizario
36 more on the map.
History
Socorro was established in 1680 by local Manso and Piro Indians fleeing the Pueblo Revolt in northern New Mexico. It took its name from Socorro, the town in central New Mexico from which the Piros had originated, which had been given the name Socorro (Spanish for "aid" or "succor") by the Spaniards due to the helpful attitude of the Piro toward the Spaniards at the time of first contact. The probable date of a Mass celebrated in the mission church of Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Socorro, October 13, 1680, is regarded as the founding date of the city in Texas, called Socorro, established by the Spaniards and the Piro they brought south with them from New Mexico during the Pueblo Revolt. Socorro was first incorporated in 1871, and was reincorporated in 1985 in response to an annexation attempt from neighboring El Paso.
From the History section of Socorro, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship13
Presidio Chapel of San Elizario
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Socorro Mission
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Ysleta Mission
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
San Elceario Mission Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.8 mi
1556 San Elizario Road, San Elizario
Nuestra Señora de Socorro Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.1 mi
328 South Nevarez Road, Socorro
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
401 Passmore Road, Socorro
Iglesia Bautista Nueva Esperanza
Church · 3.8 mi
798 South San Elizario Road, San Elizario
Shopping6
San Eli Supermerket;San Eli Supermarket
Grocery · 2.9 mi
11970 Socorro Road, San Elizario
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Healthcare5
Las Palmas Del Sol Emergency Center - Horizon
Hospital · 3.3 mi
13401 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso
San Elizario Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
12079 Socorro Road, San Elizario
Upper Valley Urgent Care Center - Eastlake
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
10400 Gateway Boulevard East
Map of Socorro
195 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 34°F | 0.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 97°F | 71°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 34°F | 0.6 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for El Paso Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72270 (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 13 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)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
- 2008-08-29: Hurricane Gustav (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Sparks 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- San Elizario 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Clint 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Horizon City 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Morning Glory 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Agua Dulce 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Fort Bliss 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- El Paso 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Sunland Park 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Chaparral 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Socorro,Texas,USA. - panoramio, Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Socorro community center 2022 2, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Socorro community center 2022 4, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Socorro community center 2022, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Elizario Mission, Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YsletaMission, YsletaMission.png : James Reyes. Original uploader was JamesReyes at en.wikipedia derivative work: Materialscientist ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- San Elizario historic marker, El Paso county, TX, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pure Natural Complexion Soap - 50 Dial mini-bars, Hadley Paul Garland from El Paso, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 trail and more, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 08, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 07, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nemognatha selanderi, Kevin Floyd, CC BY 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 path guide, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bodega Loya 2022 2, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bodega Loya 2022 3, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bodega Loya 2022 5, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bodega Loya 2022 4, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Licon Dairy 2022 2, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 trees, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 16, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Autonomous Surveillance Tower (AST) in El Paso, Texas, Dugan Meyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 21, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 19, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 20, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 18, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 17, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 22, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 31, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A trailer containing several undocumented aliens is discovered by HSI agents near San Antonio, Texas (50044088598), usicegov, Public domain
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 32, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands Park 15 DEC 2024 birding 33, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 plants, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 trail, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rio Bosque Wetlands park 15 DEC 2024 border wall 15, Megalibrarygirl, CC BY-SA 4.0
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