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Onalaska, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County
Onalaska, TX
At a Glance
How Onalaska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Onalaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Onalaska a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Onalaska residents earn a median household income of $44,216 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,433. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Onalaska is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,864. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 51.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Onalaska reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,139/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Onalaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Onalaska has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.