At a Glance
Median Income
$34,372
$21,781 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
38.4% high school+
Unemployment
22.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.9% smoking rate
How Western Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Western Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Western Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Western Lake residents earn a median household income of $34,372 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,781. The unemployment rate stands at 22.4% (522% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Education
19.5% of adults in Western Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
38.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Western Lake has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,418
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born43.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,372
Per Capita$21,781
Unemployment22.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,566M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$390,806
Housing Units484
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation802 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+38.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Western Lake was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
43.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.