At a Glance
Median Income
$73,190
$31,073 per capita
Home Value
$161,800
Zillow: $270,139
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
213/100K
586/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
14.3% smoking rate
How Sour Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sour Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sour Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sour Lake residents earn a median household income of $73,190 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,073. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sour Lake is $161,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,139. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 24.0% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sour Lake reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 586/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Sour Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sour Lake has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,162
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density940/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,190
Per Capita$31,073
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,800
Rent$1,164
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$270,139
Housing Units785
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property586/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sour Lake was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.