At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$20,042 per capita
Home Value
$262,700
Zillow: $115,471
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.8% smoking rate
How La Paloma-Lost Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Paloma-Lost Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Paloma-Lost Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Paloma-Lost Creek residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,042. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Paloma-Lost Creek is $262,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,471. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
8.4% of adults in La Paloma-Lost Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Paloma-Lost Creek has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$20,042
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
F
Home Value$262,700
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$115,471
Housing Units305
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation65 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband20.7%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in La Paloma-Lost Creek was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.