At a Glance
Median Income
$54,209
$18,765 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $114,132
Median Rent
$844/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
65.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.7% smoking rate
How Seth Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seth Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Seth Ward a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Seth Ward residents earn a median household income of $54,209 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,765. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seth Ward is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,132. Median rent is $844/month, with 18.6% 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 1975.
Education
8.0% of adults in Seth Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
65.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seth Ward has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,909
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,209
Per Capita$18,765
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,766M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$844
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$114,132
Housing Units733
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation3,374 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+65.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Seth Ward was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.