Louise, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wharton County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
706 Population 106/sq mi density
$107,000 Home Value $311,250 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Louise, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,000
62% below
Zillow: $311,250
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
2% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Louise Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Louise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
38%
Rent
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louise a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Louise is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,250. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

17.1% of adults in Louise hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louise has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population706
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,722M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

Home Value$107,000
Rent$1,138
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$311,250
Housing Units328
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,245/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation82 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Louise was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.