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Ladonia, TX

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Ladonia is a small town in Texas with a population of 585. Residents earn $49,451 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
585 Population 294/sq mi density
$49,451 Median Income $26,536 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $187,033 Zillow
$438 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,451 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $438/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,451
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $438
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Ladonia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population585
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 58%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,451
Per Capita$26,536
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$179M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$438
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,033
Housing Units356
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured12.2%
Smoking15.1%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation644 ft (196 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute42 min
Broadband66.4%

Is Ladonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ladonia receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Ladonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ladonia is $49,451, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ladonia is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $438 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ladonia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Ladonia has a population of 585 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.6%), with 4.3% Hispanic, 34.2% Black.

Population

585
Total Population
294
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ladonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ladonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ladonia is $49,451, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Ladonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,451
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,536
Avg Weekly Wage$817
IRS Avg AGI$56,862

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)110
County GDP$179M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare4
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,933
41% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.7 min
Drive Alone55.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ladonia is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $438 (62% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,033.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,033

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$438
62% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%
Housing Units356
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,933
41% above US avg
Effective Rate7.59%
In Ladonia, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.1% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ladonia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.3%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep41.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Uninsured12.2%
42% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits54.3%
Premature Death13,605/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access61.2%
Healthcare Facilities4
Ladonia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.3 inches. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches
30% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation644 ft (196 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates33.4284°N, 95.9482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48119
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.7-point margin. 66.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 14.9%

Winner: Republican by 69.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.3%
72% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.4%
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants4
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.7 min
Drive Alone55.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.3%

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