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Laguna Seca, TX

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Laguna Seca is a small town in Texas with a population of 259. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 114/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $26,544 per capita
$58,800 Home Value
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,800 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $58,800
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.2%
47% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population259
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 61%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$26,544
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$684M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units71
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity47.2%
Uninsured44.1%
Smoking15.7%
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.0%

Is Laguna Seca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laguna Seca receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Laguna Seca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laguna Seca is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laguna Seca is $58,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Laguna Seca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Laguna Seca has a population of 259 with a density of 114 people per square mile. The median age is 28.1 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.4%).

Population

259
Total Population
114
People / sq mi
28.1yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Laguna Seca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only16.1%
79% below US avg
Spanish83.9%
526% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Laguna Seca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laguna Seca is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Laguna Seca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,544
Avg Weekly Wage$861
IRS Avg AGI$41,143

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)318
County GDP$684M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare33
Retail36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone95.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Laguna Seca is $58,800, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$58,800
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.1%
Housing Units71
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Effective Rate7.45%
In Laguna Seca, 47.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 44.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 43.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Laguna Seca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.2%
47% above US avg
Diabetes19.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma9.2%
COPD6.6%
Cancer4.1%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.7%
12% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity43.5%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress19.1%
Short Sleep41.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Uninsured44.1%
413% above US avg
Checkup Rate71.3%
Dental Visits38.0%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.6/10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities33
Laguna Seca has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.6 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.6 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates26.2793°N, 97.9262°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48489
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.3-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.3%
D 48.1%

Winner: Republican by 3.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+84.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density114/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants26
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone95.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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