At a Glance
Median Income
$60,667
$24,894 per capita
Home Value
$53,000
Zillow: $115,315
Median Rent
$867/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
57.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.4% smoking rate
How La Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Ward 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 Ward residents earn a median household income of $60,667 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,894. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Ward is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,315. Median rent is $867/month, with 17.5% 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 1985.
Education
2.3% of adults in La Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
57.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Ward has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,667
Per Capita$24,894
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$772M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,000
Rent$867
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$115,315
Housing Units130
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,120/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+57.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute56 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in La Ward was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.