Hallettsville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Lavaca County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,744 Population 1,001/sq mi density
$53,567 Median Income $33,462 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $341,615 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
398 Violent Crime/100K 1,085 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,567 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hallettsville, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,567
29% below
$33,462 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $341,615
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
398/100K
5% above
1,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Hallettsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hallettsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
55%
Rent
76%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hallettsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hallettsville residents earn a median household income of $53,567 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,462. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 501 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hallettsville is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,615. Median rent is $888/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Hallettsville reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,085/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Hallettsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hallettsville has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,744
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,567
Per Capita$33,462
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$888
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$341,615
Housing Units1,408
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent398/100K
Property1,085/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hallettsville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.