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Hidalgo County has the 15th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties by ACS estimates. The largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, at about 6,090, give or take 554; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. For free claims help, contact the Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office in McAllen before traveling to confirm its location, hours and appointment. An accredited VSO representative can help with claims at no cost. You can also request free claims appointments through the Texas Veterans Commission statewide route. For VA care, the McAllen VA Clinic is 13 miles away, and the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital in San Antonio is 216 miles away. These are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances.
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10213 N 10th St, Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office: Contact the office before travel. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Hidalgo County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 19,400, give or take 1,080 civilian veterans in Hidalgo County.
By ACS estimates, Hidalgo County has the 15th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 45 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 22 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Hidalgo County number about 5,180, give or take 427; their 27 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.
Hidalgo County has about 1,880, give or take 490 veterans under 35, making up 10 percent of its veterans compared with 11 percent in Texas.
Hidalgo County has about 1,770, give or take 380 women veterans, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 12 percent in Texas.
| Measure | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $51,243 ± $4,051 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $25,612 ± $488 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 12.2% ± 2.8 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 38.3% ± 2.7 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 69.7% ± 5.3 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 10.4% ± 4.5 points | 4.7% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 93.3% ± 1.7 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 27.2% ± 2.7 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 21,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 23,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 12,178 veterans in Hidalgo County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 2,191 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 984 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 1,127 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 3,671 |
| 100 percent | 4,205 |
FY2019: 9,318 recipients. Change to FY2025: +2,860.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 686 VA-backed home loans out of 8,310 home loans made in Hidalgo County (8.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $320,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 6,090, give or take 554) and post-9/11 only (about 4,420, give or take 686).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $376.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $273.2 million in medical care spending in Hidalgo County for FY2025.
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78229-4404
New-patient wait for mental health: 14 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 23 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 216 miles in a straight line from the county center.
McAllen VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
901 East Hackberry Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501-6502
New-patient wait for mental health: 11 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 16 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 13 miles in a straight line from the county center.
McAllen Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2108 South M Street, MedPoint Plaza, Unit 2, McAllen, TX 78503
about 15 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Houston VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
6900 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030
about 285 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Hidalgo County is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Kerrville, TX, about 256 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Hidalgo County is McAllen Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in McAllen, TX, about 15 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891
About 213.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
San Antonio National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
517 Paso Hondo Street San Antonio, TX 78202
210-820-3891
About 209.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission (opens in a new tab)
2520 S Inspiration Rd Mission, TX 78572
956-583-7227
About 18.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).
TX-607 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 324 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 210-617-5300. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Hidalgo County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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