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La Ward, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Jackson County County
La Ward, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is La Ward a Good Place to Live?
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 9.8% (172% 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.
Safety & Crime
La Ward reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 388/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.