At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$36,251 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
Zillow: $279,124
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.5% smoking rate
How Lovelady Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lovelady's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lovelady a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lovelady residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,251. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lovelady is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,124. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 24.6% 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 1978.
Education
26.6% of adults in Lovelady hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population424
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$36,251
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,325M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,400
Rent$1,026
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$279,124
Housing Units290
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,868/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation296 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute54 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lovelady was founded in 1927.
The median home in Lovelady was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.