Texas
Seth Ward is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,909. Residents earn $54,209 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Seth Ward receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Seth Ward offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Seth Ward is $54,209, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Seth Ward is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Seth Ward enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 57.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.2% |
| 215% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,209 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,765 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,593 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 854 |
| County GDP | $1,766M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,482 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.53% |
| Commute Time | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $57,500 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,482 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.53% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 19.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 70.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,327/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,374 ft (1,028 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2163°N, 101.6945°W |
| County FIPS | 48189 |
Winner: Republican by 58 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 14.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |