Texas
Eagle Lake is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,464. Residents earn $71,684 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eagle Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Eagle Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eagle Lake is $71,684, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Eagle Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 663 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Eagle Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 65.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.5% |
| 157% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,684 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,139 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,367 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 643 |
| County GDP | $1,207M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,234 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.53% |
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $110,700 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,325 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,234 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.53% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,859/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Total Violent | 138.2/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 138.2/100K |
| Total Property | 663.2/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 442.1/100K |
| Theft | 221.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5873°N, 96.3286°W |
| County FIPS | 48089 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |