Loma Linda East CDP (Jim Wells County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

34 Population 7/sq mi density

74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr

726 Violent Crime/100K 5,226 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cost Overview

Cost of Living Index

97.1

Below national average

100 = US average

Avg Annual Property Tax

$5,020

43% above US avg ($3,500)

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$887

per month

1 Bedroom

$935

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,149

per month

3 Bedroom

$1,497

per month

4 Bedroom

$1,733

per month

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center) $662/mo

$7,944/year

Toddler (Center) $624/mo

$7,488/year

Preschool (Center) $606/mo

$7,272/year

Infant (Family) $598/mo

$7,176/year

Toddler (Family) $576/mo

$6,912/year

Preschool (Family) $567/mo

$6,804/year

Healthcare 40 services

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$242.75
Specialist Visit	$339.85
Urgent Care Visit	$194.20
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136.20
Dental Cleaning	$126.23
Dental Filling	$242.75
Root Canal	$971.00
Dental Crown	$1,165.20
Tooth Extraction	$242.75
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$1,456.50
Teeth Whitening	$485.50
Dental Implant	$3,884.00
Eye Exam	$194.20
Glasses (Prescription)	$339.85
Contact Lenses (Annual)	$242.75 annual
LASIK (Per Eye)	$2,427.50 per eye
X-Ray	$242.75
MRI	$1,456.50
CT Scan	$1,165.20
Ultrasound	$388.40

Blood Test (Basic Panel)	$145.65
Physical Therapy (Session)	$145.65 per session
Chiropractor Visit	$72.83
Dermatologist Visit	$242.75
Mental Health Therapy	$169.93 per session
Psychiatrist Visit	$291.30
Colonoscopy	$2,427.50
Mammogram	$291.30
Knee Replacement	$33,985.00
Hip Replacement	$31,072.00
Cataract Surgery (Per Eye)	$3,398.50 per eye
ACL Surgery	$24,275.00
Appendectomy	$14,565.00
C-Section Delivery	$21,362.00
Normal Childbirth	$12,623.00
Flu Shot	$38.84
COVID Test	$97.10
Prescription (Generic, 30-day)	$14.57 per month
Prescription (Brand, 30-day)	$242.75 per month
Ambulance Ride	$1,165.20

Auto Repair 18 services

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43.70
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72.83
Brake Pad Replacement	$291.30
Tire Rotation	$38.84
New Tires (Set of 4)	$582.60 set of 4
Battery Replacement	$194.20
Transmission Repair	$2,913.00
AC Repair	$485.50
Windshield Replacement	$339.85

Wheel Alignment	$97.10
Spark Plug Replacement	$194.20
Alternator Replacement	$485.50
Timing Belt Replacement	$679.70
Car Detailing (Full)	$194.20
Towing (Per Mile)	$4.86 per mile
State Inspection	$29.13
Emissions Test	$48.55
Check Engine Diagnostic	$97.10

Home Services 25 services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97.10 per hour
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87.39 per hour
HVAC Repair	$388.40
HVAC System Install	$6,797.00
Roof Repair	$971.00
Roof Replacement	$8,739.00
Interior Painting (Avg Home)	$2,427.50
Exterior Painting (Avg Home)	$3,398.50
Pest Control (One-Time)	$194.20
Pest Control (Annual Plan)	$485.50 annual
Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms)	$169.93
Lawn Mowing (Per Visit)	$48.55 per visit
Lawn Care (Monthly)	$145.65 monthly

Tree Removal	$776.80
Gutter Cleaning	$194.20
Pressure Washing (House)	$291.30
Foundation Repair	$4,855.00
Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range)	$29,130.00
Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range)	$11,652.00
Flooring Install	$7.77 per sq ft
Window Replacement	$631.15 per window
Fence Install (Wood)	$29.13 per ft
Garage Door Replacement	$1,165.20
Water Heater Replacement	$1,456.50
Septic Tank Pumping	$388.40

Legal 12 services

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,456.50
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565.00
DUI Defense	$4,855.00
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,456.50
Will Preparation	$485.50
Trust Preparation	$2,427.50

Real Estate Closing	$1,942.00
Traffic Ticket Defense	$291.30
LLC Formation	$485.50
Immigration Consultation	$291.30
Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor)	$2,913.00
Personal Injury (Contingency)	$32.04 % of settlement

Personal Care 12 services

Men's Haircut	$24.28
Women's Haircut	$53.41
Hair Coloring (Full)	$145.65
Manicure	$24.28
Pedicure	$38.84
Massage (1 Hour)	$77.68 per session

Facial Treatment	$97.10
Gym Membership	$48.55 monthly
Personal Trainer (Session)	$67.97 per session
Dry Cleaning (Suit)	$14.57
Laundromat (Per Load)	$3.88 per load
Spa Day Package	$242.75

Food & Grocery 20 services

Gallon of Milk	$3.98 per gallon
Dozen Eggs	$3.40 per dozen
Loaf of Bread	$3.69
Chicken Breast	$4.37 per lb
Ground Beef	$5.34 per lb
Rice	$0.97 per lb
Bananas	$0.63 per lb
Apples	$1.75 per lb
Coffee	$7.28 per lb
Gasoline	$3.40 per gallon

Fast Food Meal	$9.71
Restaurant Meal (Casual)	$17.48
Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining)	$58.26
Pizza Delivery (Large)	$17.48
Coffee (Cafe Latte)	$5.34
Beer (6-Pack Domestic)	$9.71
Wine (750ml, Mid-Range)	$14.57
Cigarettes (Pack)	$8.25 per pack
Baby Formula (Can)	$24.28
Dog Food (Monthly)	$48.55 monthly

Utilities 8 services

Electricity (Monthly)	$135.94 monthly
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67.97 monthly
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67.97 monthly
Internet (Monthly)	$67.97 monthly

Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63.12 monthly
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82.54 monthly
Trash Collection (Monthly)	$33.99 monthly
Home Insurance (Annual)	$1,942.00 annual

Transportation 8 services

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194.20 monthly
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942.00 annual
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67.97 monthly
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14.57

Car Registration (Annual)	$97.10 annual
Driver's License Renewal	$29.13
Tolls (Monthly Commuter)	$48.55 monthly
Vehicle Property Tax (Annual)	$388.40 annual

Education & Childcare 8 services

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165.20 monthly
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971.00 monthly
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388.40 monthly
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48.55 per hour

SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971.00
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,137.50 annual
Community College (Annual)	$3,884.00 annual
State University (Annual)	$9,710.00 annual

Pets 9 services

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58.26
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97.10 annual
Dog Grooming	$58.26
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38.84 per night
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291.30

Cat Spay/Neuter	$194.20
Pet Emergency Visit	$776.80
Dental Cleaning (Dog)	$388.40
Microchipping	$48.55

Complete Cost Data

Housing Costs

Cost of Living Index	97.1
Rent Burden	31.7%
Property Tax (IRS)	$5,020
FMR Studio	$887
FMR 1-Bedroom	$935
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,149
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,497
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,733

Childcare (Monthly)

Infant (Center)	$662
Toddler (Center)	$624
Preschool (Center)	$606
Infant (Family)	$598
Toddler (Family)	$576
Preschool (Family)	$567

Income Context

Per Capita Income	$37,144
IRS Avg AGI	$52,862