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Socorro, TX

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 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. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 34,306. By the 2010 census, the number had grown to 32,013. As of July 1, 2019, the population estimate for the city from the U.S. Census was 34,370. It is part of the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is El Paso County's second-largest municipality, after El Paso. It has a council-manager type of government with five city council members. Socorro is the 93rd-largest community in Texas.

Socorro is located at 31°38′29″N 106°16′29″W (31.641340, −106.274756). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.06 square miles (57.13 km2), of 0.023 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.10%, is covered by water.

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.

Socorro places a significant emphasis on health and wellness, evident in the variety of facilities and programs available to residents. The Socorro Community Health Center serves as a hub for healthcare services, offering primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services. Socorro also plays a role in the healthcare sector, with a notable institution like The Hospitals of Providence East Campus. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Socorro’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Socorro Free Fitness Classes and RWC Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Socorro, such as the Rio Bosque Loop and the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.
 

Top sites in Socorro, TX are The Fountains at Farah, Rio Bosque Park, and El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
 

Population: 36,236 (2021). ZIP code: 79927. Area code: 915. Elevation: 3,661 ft (1,116 m). Area: 21.97 sq mi (56.90 km2).
 

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Socorro Texas?

Socorro has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Socorro is 1 in 91. Socorro's crime rate is lower than approximately 52% of Texas communities.

Is Socorro, TX a nice place to live?

Socorro is in El Paso County. Living in Socorro offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Socorro and residents tend to be liberal.

What is Socorro, TX known for?

Weathered wooden crosses and marble headstones punctuate the cemetery that fronts the graceful stepped facade of the 1843 Socorro Mission. Located in the center of a string of three historic church sites, Socorro Mission rises in the West Texas skyline as one of the Southwest’s best-preserved examples of mission architecture and a place of profound Catholic faith.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Socorro

Socorro Community Health Center 

The Hospitals of Providence East Campus

Socorro Free Fitness Classes

RWC Fitness

Rio Bosque Loop

Rio Bosque Wetlands Park

The Fountains at Farah 

Rio Bosque Park 

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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