Arkansas · Metropolitan Area
Lavaca is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 2,466. Residents earn $90,263 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lavaca receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lavaca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lavaca is $90,263, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Lavaca is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 420 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 925 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Lavaca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,263 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,077 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,751 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,751 |
| County GDP | $9,255M |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Healthcare | 482 |
| Retail | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.13% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $155,000 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,691 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $78 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $890 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.4% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,305 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.13% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,659/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Total Violent | 420.3/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 378.3/100K |
| Total Property | 924.8/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 378.3/100K |
| Theft | 504.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3302°N, 94.1829°W |
| County FIPS | 05131 |
Winner: Republican by 37.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 482 |
| Restaurants | 302 |
| Retail Stores | 538 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |