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La Ward, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
241
Population
298/sq mi density
$60,667
Median Income
$24,894 per capita
$53,000
Home Value
$115,315 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,667 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,000 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
La Ward has a warm climate with 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.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8464°N, 96.4649°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Victoria Regional (VCT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in |
La Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 56°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (2.3").