At a Glance
Median Income
$41,776
$19,914 per capita
Home Value
$90,900
Zillow: $110,949
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
46.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How La Pryor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Pryor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Pryor a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Pryor residents earn a median household income of $41,776 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,914. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Pryor is $90,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,949. Median rent is $2,056/month, with 46.8% 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 1993.
Education
7.5% of adults in La Pryor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Pryor has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,130
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,776
Per Capita$19,914
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$935M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,900
Rent$2,056
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$110,949
Housing Units401
Rent Burden46.8%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation751 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute42 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in La Pryor was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.