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Lake City, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Lake City is a small town in Texas with a population of 575. Residents earn $60,769 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
575 Population 788/sq mi density
$60,769 Median Income $31,165 per capita
$85,800 Home Value
$936 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,769 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $936/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,769
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $936
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.0%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population575
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density788/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 62%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,769
Per Capita$31,165
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$3,781M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$936
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units378
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Uninsured22.0%
Smoking15.2%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation116 ft (35 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries7

Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Lake City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake City is $60,769, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake City is $85,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $936 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Lake City has a population of 575 with a density of 788 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.3%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

575
Total Population
788
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.8%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.2%
96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake City is $60,769, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Lake City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,769
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,165
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
IRS Avg AGI$63,370

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,217
County GDP$3,781M

Business (County)

Restaurants185
Healthcare112
Retail156
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,590
88% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake City is $85,800, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $936 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,800
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$936
20% below US avg
Rent Burden20.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.0%
Housing Units378
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,590
88% above US avg
Effective Rate7.68%
In Lake City, 41.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 31.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
28% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure35.4%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep41.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Uninsured22.0%
156% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,356
Dentists1:2,498
Mental Health1:2,019
Checkup Rate71.5%
Dental Visits48.3%
Premature Death11,605/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access72.6%
Healthcare Facilities112
Lake City has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.5 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches
28% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation116 ft (35 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density788/sq mi
Coordinates28.0831°N, 97.8826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48409
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.4-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.8%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+81.0%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density788/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities112
Restaurants185
Retail Stores156

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

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