At a Glance
Median Income
$41,791
$10,260 per capita
Home Value
$38,000
Zillow: $201,375
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How South La Paloma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South La Paloma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South La Paloma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South La Paloma residents earn a median household income of $41,791 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,260. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South La Paloma is $38,000 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,375. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
South La Paloma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,056/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in South La Paloma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South La Paloma has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density468/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,791
Per Capita$10,260
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$38,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$201,375
Housing Units163
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,056/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation166 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband18.9%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in South La Paloma was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Alice International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.