Lavaca County, TX

Living in Lavaca County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 15
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 87
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Colleges 51
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Schools 68
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Residents

20k Population +804 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$79k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$567 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas23%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lavaca County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Lavaca County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump85%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 3 0
Feb 55 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 79 4 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 54 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lavaca County

Inland Flooding78
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lavaca County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lavaca County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Lavaca County, TX

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Texas State University
71 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lavaca County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Lavaca County, TX

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Easterwood Field
90 miles, N
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