At a Glance
Median Income
$90,263
$33,077 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
Zillow: $201,691
Median Rent
$890/mo
16.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
420/100K
925/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Lavaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lavaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lavaca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lavaca residents earn a median household income of $90,263 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,077. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lavaca is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,691. Median rent is $890/month, with 16.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Lavaca reports 420 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 925/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Lavaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lavaca has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,466
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,263
Per Capita$33,077
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$890
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$201,691
Housing Units973
Rent Burden16.4%
Crime
F
Violent420/100K
Property925/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault378/100K
Burglary378/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation426 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lavaca was founded in 1919.
The median home in Lavaca was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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