Home Value $30,300

89% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 6.8%

80% lower than US avg

Median Rent $883

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.0%

9% higher than US avg

Unemployment 14.2%

294% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.2%

31% higher than US avg

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

People

Population286

Median Age32.8 yrs

Density485/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 82%

Veterans13.5%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$17,867

Unemployment14.2%

Poverty16.2%

County GDP$600M

Commute34 min

Housing

Home Value$30,300

Rent$883

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units183

Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%

Uninsured14.7%

Smoking15.4%

Depression24.7%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain25.7 in/yr

Sunny Days328/yr

Elevation1,564 ft (477 m)

Education

Bachelor's+6.8%

High School+86.4%

Graduate+1.1%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%

Commute34 min

Broadband59.3%

Libraries2

Is Lueders a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lueders receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Lueders faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lueders is $30,300, 89% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Lueders enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 328 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Lueders has a population of 286 with a density of 485 people per square mile. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 12.2% Hispanic.

Population

286

Total Population

485

People / sq mi

32.8yrs

Median Age

16% below US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%

Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lueders vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	96.6%
	23% above US avg
Spanish	3.4%
	75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lueders vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lueders is N/A. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Lueders vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$17,867
Avg Weekly Wage	$973
IRS Avg AGI	$60,928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	14.2%
	294% above US avg
Poverty Rate	16.2%
	31% above US avg
Establishments (County)	338
County GDP	$600M

Business (County)

Restaurants	25
Healthcare	21
Retail	31
Manufacturing	12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,363
	25% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	14.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.1 min
Drive Alone	72.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lueders is $30,300, 89% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$30,300
	89% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$883
	24% below US avg
Rent Burden	9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	84.0%
Housing Units	183
Median Year Built	1941

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,363
	25% above US avg
Effective Rate	14.40%

In Lueders, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.0%
	9% above US avg
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.9%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.4%
	10% above US avg
Binge Drinking	20.7%
Physical Inactivity	24.9%
Depression	24.7%
Mental Distress	19.1%
Physical Distress	13.4%
Short Sleep	38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.5%
Uninsured	14.7%
	71% above US avg
Primary Care	1:9,936
Dentists	1:9,967
Mental Health	1:4,076
Checkup Rate	71.3%
Dental Visits	51.9%
Premature Death	11,128/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.6/10
Exercise Access	32.6%
Healthcare Facilities	21

Lueders has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches. The area enjoys 328 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.2°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	25.7 inches
	32% below US avg
Snowfall	3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,564 ft (477 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	485/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8004°N, 99.6232°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48253

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 73.2-point margin. 59.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.2%

D 13.1%

Winner: Republican by 73.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	6.8%
	80% below US avg
High School+	86.4%
Graduate Degree+	1.1%
School Test Score	5.10

D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	485/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	59.3%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	21
Restaurants	25
Retail Stores	31

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.1 min
Drive Alone	72.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Lueders, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Lueders a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Lueders vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Lueders vs U.S. Average

Income: Lueders vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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