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Port Lavaca, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Calhoun County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
11,410
Population
1,124/sq mi density
$65,395
Median Income
$34,571 per capita
$121,000
Home Value
$181,169 Zillow
$1,024
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
685
Violent Crime/100K
2,884 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,395 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $1,024/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
685 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Lavaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6180°N, 96.6283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Victoria Regional (VCT) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in |
Port Lavaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (1.7").