Lavaca, AR
Living in Lavaca
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute74
Public Transit9
Affordability98
Public Safety50
Airports18
Hospitals35
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+307 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
73%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$490Median Monthly Rent+$1 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas2%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lavaca
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Sebastian County72
Property Crime in Lavaca
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Sebastian County83
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lavaca
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding69
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lavaca, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lavaca, AR
Annoor Academy of Fort Smith
11 miles, W
Trinity Junior High School
12 miles, W
Union Christian Academy
12 miles, NW
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lavaca, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
11 miles, W
University of the Ozarks
42 miles, E
University of Arkansas
51 miles, N
Arkansas Tech University
59 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lavaca, AR
Valley Behavioral Health System
7 miles, W
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
10 miles, W
Baptist Health Van Buren
11 miles, NW
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lavaca, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
10 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
66 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
113 miles, NW