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Lovelady, TX

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Lovelady is a small town in Texas with a population of 424. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
424 Population 321/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $36,251 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $265,556 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,026/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,400
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.6%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,026
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population424
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$36,251
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,325M
Commute54 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$1,026
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$265,556
Housing Units290
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Uninsured17.0%
Smoking18.5%
Depression27.1%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation296 ft (90 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute54 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries3

Is Lovelady a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lovelady receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lovelady offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lovelady is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lovelady is $153,400, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,026 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Lovelady enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Lovelady has a population of 424 with a density of 321 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.8%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 13% Black.

Population

424
Total Population
321
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lovelady vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lovelady vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lovelady is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes.

Income: Lovelady vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,251
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$54,593

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,024
County GDP$1,325M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare35
Retail64
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,660
62% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time54.2 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lovelady is $153,400, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,026 (12% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $265,556.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,400
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$265,556

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,026
12% below US avg
Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.5%
Housing Units290
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,660
62% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
In Lovelady, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.0% of residents lack health insurance. 18.5% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lovelady vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.0%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.5%
32% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression27.1%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep40.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.9%
Uninsured17.0%
98% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.1%
Dental Visits50.2%
Premature Death12,868/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access51.3%
Healthcare Facilities35
Lovelady has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation296 ft (90 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates31.1282°N, 95.4459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48225
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.4-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.4%
D 22.1%

Winner: Republican by 55.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.6%
21% below US avg
High School+95.0%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score5.10
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density321/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities35
Restaurants38
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute54.2 min
Drive Alone96.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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