La Ward, Texas
Among the top 8% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- top 3% for comfortable days
- bottom 1% for summer humidity
Limited data for La Ward — the figures below are what we have. See Jackson County for a fuller picture.
La Ward is a small community in Texas with about 239 residents. It grades A for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on natural disaster risk and summer humidity.
- The median home value in La Ward is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in La Ward is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in La Ward is $695 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- La Ward has a violent crime rate of 698/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in La Ward average around 85°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
comfortable
warm
hot
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85%57%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.0 in2.6 in
oppressive 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 64% of US places
Home Value$50k3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$695better than 81% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$37better than 87% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 54% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden3.39%better than 98% of US places
Unemployment17.7%better than 5% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.4 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 85% of US places
Summer Humidity75°Fbetter than 0% of US places
Comfortable Days137 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk97.6better than 2% of US places
Air Quality34 AQIbetter than 87% of US places
School Quality44.3better than 23% of US places
Violent Crime698/100kbetter than 52% of US places
Property Crime691/100kbetter than 62% of US places
Community
Population23922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age24.63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2354th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1274th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6794th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.9%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)38.1%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability5.8/20better than 33% of US places
Airport Distance90 mibetter than 42% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 6% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is La Ward an affordable place to live?
- La Ward is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 64% of comparable areas. Median rent is $695.
- Is La Ward safe?
- La Ward is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 698/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 691/100k.
- What is the weather like in La Ward?
- La Ward averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 41.4 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in La Ward?
- Public-school quality in La Ward is below average, scoring better than 23% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.