Port Lavaca, TX
Living in Port Lavaca
Bikeability5
Walkability3
Commute96
Public Transit12
Affordability80
Public Safety45
Airports87
Hospitals82
Colleges46
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Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation
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
$58kMedian 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
$107kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$612Median 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
Edna Christian Academy
24 miles, N
Victoria Christian School
26 miles, NW
The Vine School
26 miles, NW
Nazareth Academy Catholic School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Port Lavaca, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
25 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
75 miles, SW
North American University
95 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
100 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Port Lavaca, TX
Memorial Medical Center
0 miles, NW
Jackson Healthcare Center
24 miles, N
Citizens Medical Center
25 miles, NW
De Tar Hospital Navarro
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Port Lavaca, TX
Corpus Christi International Airport
79 miles, SW
William P Hobby Airport
108 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
122 miles, NE
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
126 miles, NW