




Hondo, Texas
Hondo, TX Profile
Hondo, TX, population 7,897 , is located
in Texas's Medina county,
about 39.4 miles from San Antonio and 105.3 miles from Austin.
In the 90's the population of Hondo has grown by about 31%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hondo has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hondo area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Hondo Statistics
Hondo Gender Information
Males in Hondo: 4,504 (57%)
Females in Hondo: 3,393 (43%)
As % of Population in Hondo
Race Diversity in Hondo
White: 73%
African American: 8%
Other/Mixed: 19%
As % of Population in Hondo
Age Diversity in Hondo
Median Age in Hondo: 30.3 (Males in Hondo: 29.1, Females in Hondo: 33.6)
Hondo Males Under 20: 14%
Hondo Females Under 20: 14%
Hondo Males 20 to 40: 26%
Hondo Females 20 to 40: 11%
Hondo Males 40 to 60: 10%
Hondo Females 40 to 60: 9%
Hondo Males Over 60: 7%
Hondo Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Hondo
Hondo Household Average Size: 2.91 people
Hondo Median Household Income: $ 27,917
Hondo Median Value of Homes: $ 52,600
Law Enforcement in Hondo
Reported crimes in the Hondo area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 20
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 328
Burglary: 45
Larceny-theft: 222
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,385
Hondo Location Information
Elevation: 895 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hondo
Castroville 15.9 Miles
Sabinal 19.7 Miles
Natalia 20.1 Miles
LaCoste 20.1 Miles
Devine 20.2 Miles
Lakehills 21.4 Miles
Moore 21.7 Miles
Lytle 22.3 Miles
Bandera 26.5 Miles
Bigfoot 26.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hondo
(Population 100,000+)
San Antonio 39.4 Miles
Austin 105.3 Miles
Laredo 129.3 Miles
Corpus Christi 150.6 Miles
Waco 193.2 Miles
Abilene 217.4 Miles
McAllen 224.5 Miles
Houston 229.1 Miles
Pasadena 237.9 Miles
Ft Worth 257.3 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Dependence
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Residential Treatment
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Tolerance
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Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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