Lavaca County, TX
Living in Lavaca County
Bikeability5
Walkability15
Commute43
Public Transit5
Affordability76
Public Safety80
Airports88
Hospitals87
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+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
$54kMedian 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
$162kMedian Home Value+$79k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lavaca County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lavaca County, TX
Sacred Heart Catholic School
4 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
15 miles, SW
Shiner Catholic School
15 miles, W
St Rose of Lima Catholic School
20 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lavaca County, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
39 miles, S
Texas Lutheran University
65 miles, W
Texas State University
71 miles, NW
Prairie View A & M University
74 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lavaca County, TX
Lavaca Medical Center
5 miles, N
Yoakum Community Hospital
14 miles, SW
Cuero Regional Hospital
29 miles, SW
Columbus Community Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lavaca County, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
72 miles, NW
Easterwood Field
90 miles, N
San Antonio International Airport
94 miles, W
William P Hobby Airport
101 miles, E