Port Lavaca, TX

Living in Port Lavaca

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 3
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 46
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Schools 61
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Residents

12k Population
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
66% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black3%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino61%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$612 Median Monthly Rent +$212 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas2%
Utility gas37%

Crime

Violent Crime in Port Lavaca

United States45
Texas51
Calhoun County52

Property Crime in Port Lavaca

United States48
Texas58
Calhoun County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 3 0
Feb 57 2 0
Mar 63 3 0
Apr 70 2 0
May 77 4 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 73 4 0
Nov 64 3 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Port Lavaca

Inland Flooding44
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Port Lavaca, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Port Lavaca, TX

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The Vine School
26 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Port Lavaca, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Port Lavaca, TX

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Airports

Airports near Port Lavaca, TX

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William P Hobby Airport
108 miles, NE
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